Gillian Perdue

Gillian Perdue

  • 0 stars across 5 books
Gillian Perdue is a children's writer and dancing teacher. She previously worked as a primary school teacher for over fifteen years, and has always had a deep love for children's books. Gillian acted as chairperson of the Bisto Book Awards 1999-2000, and she has written resource materials for the use of real books in the classroom.


Gillian's first book, Adam's Starling was written for older readers and won the Eilis Dillon Memorial Award 2002. The Irish Times described Adam's Starling as an impressive debut. Since then she has written three books in the successful O'Brien Panda Series - Conor's Cowboy Suit, Panda No. 23, Conor's Concert, Panda No. 25, and Conor's Canvas, Panda No. 35. The spirited and determined Conor, who loves to do things his way and his way only has proved to be extremely popular with younger readers. Gillian is married with two children, and lives in Dublin.

Michael Connor is a school teacher who lives in Limerick.
1st May 2001

Adam's Starling

A scruffy little starling helps Adam stand up for himself. Adam is shy and a dreamer. He is picked on at school and he ... MoreAdam's Starling

(0 reviews) Review
24th September 2002

Conor's Cowboy Suit

When Conor's parents give him a present of a cowboy suit he wants to wear it all the time. At school Conor is teased abo... MoreConor's Cowboy Suit

(0 reviews) Review
1st October 2006

An Buachaill Bo

Is brea le Conor a chulaith Buachalla Bo. 'Yee Haw!' a deir se. Lamha in airde!' Is i culaith Conoii a chaitheamh ar sco... MoreAn Buachaill Bo

(0 reviews) Review
2nd September 2003

Conor's Concert

Conor is learning the piano. But the tunes he must practise are boring. Conor wants to play something exciting. He make... MoreConor's Concert

(0 reviews) Review
21st September 2007

Conor's Canvas

Conor’s class are all painting special pictures for a show. There are pictures of flowers, pets, friends. But Conor’s ... MoreConor's Canvas

(0 reviews) Review
Image to show page is loading Show More Books

New Book

Series by
Gillian Perdue