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I absolutely loved reading O'Shaughnessey: A Boy and His Leprechaun by Jeremy McGuire. Fluent young readers will want to open the book and disappear for a while as soon as they see the wonderful fantasy image on the cover. The author, incidentally, also created the many illustrations that can be found throughout the book – his artistic talent definitely plays on the curiosity and fanciful minds of youthful readers. McGuire’s bio states that his art and narrative style are greatly influenced by his fondness for 19th-century literature and art.
One would never know that this book is actually a debut novel. The quality of the work is exceptional, and the illustrations really draw the reader into the tale. According to the author, O'Shaughnessey: A Boy and His Leprechaun is meant to be read aloud; as such it can be considered an interactive book for groups or families to read together.
A young boy in the 1950s named Bobby Mahony wakes up one morning to find a leprechaun perched on the tip of his bedpost. This meeting leads to a fanciful adventure and a heartfelt rescue. Little hidden ethical lessons are sprinkled throughout the light-hearted tale, from family values and responsibilities to learning the value of the individual. The book is available in both softcover and e-book formats, and I highly recommend O'Shaughnessey: A Boy and His Leprechaun to everyone who loves an Irish tale.
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O'Shaughnessey: A Boy and His Leprechaun