Joe O'Brien

Joe O'Brien

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Joe O'Brien lives in Ballyfermot in Dublin with his wife and children. He is the author of nine books featuring Alfie Green, a boy who can talk to plants. For older readers he has written three books about Danny Wilde and his Littlestown Crokes GAA team, Legends' Lair (about Charlie Stubbs and his dreams of becoming a soccer player) and one fantasy novel, Beyond the Cherry Tree. He has appeared on RTE's The Den, TV3's Ireland AM and many radio shows. He regularly holds readings in bookshops and libraries around the country.
5th September 2011

Alfie Green and the Conker King

Alfie would love to win the School Conker Championship. But with Conor Hoolihan on his team and Whacker Walsh cheating a... MoreAlfie Green and the Conker King

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20th July 2009

Feile Fever

Danny Wilde and his teammates are finding the Under-14s Division tough going. They’ve lost one of their best goal-scorer... MoreFeile Fever

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27th April 2007

Alfie Green and the Magical Gift

A rusty key opens a dusty box hidden in Alfie's grandad's shed. Inside is an old, old book -- with magical powers. The b... MoreAlfie Green and the Magical Gift

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17th May 2010

Tiger Boots

The third Danny Wilde book 'Enjoy your football and you'll always be a winner!' yelled the coach. The Cr... MoreTiger Boots

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31st August 2009

Alfie Green and the Monkey Puzzler

The circus has come to town. But it's no ordinary circus, it's Monty's Marvellous Monkey Circus and all the performers a... MoreAlfie Green and the Monkey Puzzler

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22nd February 2010

Alfie Green and the Chocolate Cosmos

Budsville's chocolate fair cancelled? No way, Alfie decides. The wise old plant tells him of the Roaring Rainforest in A... MoreAlfie Green and the Chocolate Cosmos

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3rd October 2008

Alfie Green and the Snowdrop Queen

It's Christmas Eve in Budsville and Alfie Green wishes it would snow. There is one person who can help his wish c... MoreAlfie Green and the Snowdrop Queen

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10th October 2011

Beyond the Cherry Tree

Josh Bloom is on a field trip with his class to Cherry Tree Manor; while the house and gardens are beautiful, what reall... MoreBeyond the Cherry Tree

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1st October 2007

Alfie Green and the Fly-Trapper

Alfie's house is invaded by flies. His fly-trap plant is too small to eat them all so the wise old plant uses magic to m... MoreAlfie Green and the Fly-Trapper

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29th August 2008

Little Croker

‘How do you play every game?’ yelled Mick. ‘Like the All-Ireland Final!’ cheered the whole dressing room. Danny Wilde w... MoreLittle Croker

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