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Padraig Kenny

  • 5 stars across 6 books

   Padraig Kenny  is an Irish writer from County Kildare, now living in Limerick. Previously an arts journalist, a teacher and a librarian's assistant, he now writes full-time. His first novel TIN was a Waterstones Book of the Month and was nominated for the Carnegie, as well as being shortlisted for the Irish Book Award and several regional awards. He is married with four children.    The Monsters of Rookhaven  is his first novel with Macmillan Children's Books.
   
 Edward Bettison
  is a graphic designer and illustrator, born in Hull.  After studying Graphic Design at Nottingham Trent University, he moved to London to work in the music industry and then on to publishing. He is known for the intricate detail in his original works, authenticity of vision and bold imagery. He lives in Brighton with his partner Susannah and his 12 year old son Kip.

 
17th September 2020

The Monsters of Rookhaven

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2022 Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for October 2021 ... MoreThe Monsters of Rookhaven

(12 reviews) Review
1st February 2018

Tin

  A fast-paced, thought-provoking adventure story filled with friendship, war and the journey to find who we... MoreTin

(9 reviews) Review
19th September 2015

Pog

(8 reviews) Review
30th September 2021

The Shadows of Rookhaven

Padraig Kenny's The Shadows of Rookhaven is a story about family and forgiveness, the sequel to The Monsters o... MoreThe Shadows of Rookhaven

(2 reviews) Review
30th September 2021

The Shadows of Rookhaven

Shadows are gathering over Rookhaven. It is the time of The Great Configuration, a once in a hundred years ... MoreThe Shadows of Rookhaven

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1st February 2024

Stitch

A compelling, atmospheric and gothic Frankenstein-inspired adventure by an award-winning Irish author.Stitch is not a mo... MoreStitch

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  • The Monsters of Rookhaven

    The Monsters of Rookhaven

    An amazing book, shows how misundestanding and hatred can be the real monsters; would reccomend for 10+...

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    The Monsters of Rookhaven

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  • The Monsters of Rookhaven

    The Monsters of Rookhaven

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