Richard O'Neill

Richard O'Neill

  • 5 stars across 14 books
Richard O'Neill was born and brought up in a large traditional Romani family in the North of England. He is an award-winning storyteller and writer who tells his original stories in schools, museums, libraries and theatres throughout the UK. A sixth generation storyteller, he grew up in a vigorous oral storytelling tradition, learning his skills from some of the best Travelling storytellers in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. Richard is the author of eleven children's books, and his stories and plays have been broadcast on BBC Radio. His digital stories have been enjoyed throughout the world, and in 2013, he was the recipient of the National Literacy Hero award.
1st June 2016

Ossiri and the Bala Mengro

A Traveller girl creates her own musical instrument from a willow branch and lots of recycled objects. She plays it enth... MoreOssiri and the Bala Mengro

(4 reviews) Review
4th July 2018

Polonius the Pit Pony

When Polonius the pit pony escapes from the coal mine he’s worked in all his life, he joins a family of Travellers. Alth... MorePolonius the Pit Pony

(4 reviews) Review
13th July 2019

The Lost Homework

In this new addition to our ‘Travellers’ Tales’ series, Sonny devotes his weekend to helping his neighbours and fellow T... MoreThe Lost Homework

(3 reviews) Review
15th June 2022

The Can Caravan

When Janie’s neighbour Mrs Tolen goes into hospital with a broken hip, it looks as though she will have to move out of h... MoreThe Can Caravan

(3 reviews) Review
1st June 2016

Yokki and the Parno Gry

When a Traveller family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of... MoreYokki and the Parno Gry

(1 review) Review
15th February 2026

The Story Bridge

A new picture book from celebrated Romani storyteller Richard O’Neill about how the power of stories can help us recogni... MoreThe Story Bridge

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24th October 2016

Yokki and the Parno Gry Softcover and CD

When a Traveller family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of... MoreYokki and the Parno Gry Softcover and CD

(0 reviews) Review
24th October 2016

Ossiri and the Bala Mengro Softcover and CD

A Traveller girl creates her own musical instrument from a willow branch and lots of recycled objects. She plays it enth... MoreOssiri and the Bala Mengro Softcover and CD

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5th January 2023

Halle had a Hammer: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: Lime Book Band

Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+)An inspiring story about a Romani Traveller family, ideal for children practising rea... MoreHalle had a Hammer: A Bloomsbury Young Reader: Lime Book Band

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3rd April 2023

Parade of the Pipers: Band 15/Emerald

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrat... MoreParade of the Pipers: Band 15/Emerald

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