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How do you fit in and stand out when you feel differentto everyone around you?"I loved Frankie's story and could really identify withher character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that representsneurodiversity really realistically." Libby ScottWinner of The Week Junior Book Awards' Children'sIllustrated Book of the Year 2023."Aoife Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience with greatcare, humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones"A fun and relatable read about awkwardness, self-acceptance,family and friendship." Sarah McIntyre"Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on through her journey."Sue Cheung  Frankie knows she's not like anyone else in her class:she's different, but she can't quite figure out why. Is it the new freckle on her nose, or the fact she's small forher age? Or that she has to go to the hospital sometimes? Everyoneelse seems to think she's weird too, and they make fun of herat school.Frankie's dad left when she was a baby - maybe he was differenttoo? It would explain why she always feels like an alien. So sheand her best-friend Sam, embark on a mission to track him down.  A graphic novel offering a unique perspective on Autism,told with humour and heart. Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a distinctiveblue and orange palette.Also seek out the sequel, Frankie's World: FindingMy Voice

A two-colour graphic novel about speaking-up and standing outwhen you feel different. Perfect for fans of Raina TelgemeierHow do you find your voice when everyone around you istelling you to be quiet?Frankie is different, and so is her best-friend, Sam. So whenthey both start secondary school, it's tough. Particularly when thereare so many rules to follow, like: No talking in class! Be quietin the hallways! Silence for assembly!Frankie doesn't know how she'll manage, because constantly talkingis how she copes. So when she gets the chance to compete ina Battle of the Bands contest, Frankie couldn't be moreexcited. Except, to have a band, you need to have band members. Andto have band members, you need to be good at making friends...Can Frankie learn to find her voice and stand out? A unique perspective on Autism, told with humour andheart.Brought to life with glorious colour artwork in a distinctiveblue and orange palette.Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.  Praise for FRANKIE'S WORLD:"I loved Frankie's story and could really identify withher character. This is such an amazing graphic novel that representsneurodiversity really realistically." Libby Scott"Aoife Dooley captures Frankie's autistic experience withgreat care, humour and love." Lizzie Huxley-Jones"A fun and relatable read about awkwardness, self-acceptance,family and friendship." Sarah McIntyre"Unique and often funny ... I cheered Frankie on throughher journey." Sue Cheung"Frankie's World is funny, fresh and honest and I wishit had be around to read when I was little." HollySmale"Offers an amusing and relatable story that celebratesneurodiversity through its sensitive exploration of Frankie’salienation from her peers" IRISH TIMES"A wonderfully charming, honest and funny look at growingup... one of my favourite books of the year" IRISHEXAMINER"Warm, funny and original" GUARDIAN"A great story about growing up and learning who you are"BOOKTRUST

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS meets BUNNY VERSUS MONKEY in this hilarious,zany and action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readersaged 5-8. Join naughty best friends Ollie the vampire squid andZing the toxin-squirting sea bunny as they cause chaos in thedeep sea with the rest of their undersea crew!“What a hoot - gentle, silly, under-the-seafun. Zing is my spirit animal!” - Ross Montgomery, authorof I AM REBEL “With four short stories to enjoy, real factsabout sea creatures to learn, and a very accessible format andtext level, this is a brilliant choice for newly independent readersto get stuck into.” - Booktrust “Very silly and great fun. A little bit DogMan... a little bit SpongeBob: what more could anyone want?”- Irish Independent “The bright, bold illustration and humour makeSquid Squad perfect for fans of Dog Man, Bunny vs Monkey and SpongeBobSquarePants.” - The Irish Times“Riot of a read!” - Children's BooksIreland “A fun mix of fact and fiction. Definitely oneto keep on hand for comics fans.” - Teach Primary Ollie and Zing live in a town called Nowhere, deep under the sea- a place that's home to the wackiest and weirdest creatures ofthe ocean, like the stinky Blob, crafty Hypno-snail, and the mysteriousSnakey Unicorn Thing... Ollie and Zing's antics with theircolourful neighbours always keep things lively - especially whenthey get the better of dastardly old Thornelius, the thorn-shootingsea slug!This book contains four hilarious mini episodes, featuring a missingpet sea anemone (who makes a dashing wig), a very mysteriousnoise, and a magical portal toilet...Aoife's striking, bold and friendly art style welcomes evenless confident readers in these action-packed mini episodesHilarious and anarchic visual humour with a loveable cast ofvibrant charactersA celebration of imagination, friendship and being completelyunique!

Ollie the vampire squid, Zing the sea bunny and the rest ofthe Squid Squad are back for more hilarious, zany and action-packedadventures in this full-colour graphic novel for readers aged5-8, perfect for fans of Bumble and Snug, Spongebob Squarepantsand Bunny vs Monkey. The deep-sea town of Nowhere is home to the wackiest and weirdestcreatures of the ocean, with abilities like shooting thorns,tripling in size and releasing stink-bombs! Teaming up as the SquidSquad, they're ready to save the day - or cause chaos... Join Ollie and Zing in four new mini episodes as they try outgrown-up jobs, adopt an unusual new pet, track down a prizedpainting and rescue a shell-ebrity when a movie set turns up andjealous Thornelius stirs up trouble! Aoife's striking, bold and friendly art style welcomes evenless confident readers in these action-packed mini episodesHilarious and anarchic visual humour with a loveable cast ofvibrant charactersA celebration of imagination, friendship and being completelyunique!

You know your one Nikita? You’ve seen her around town: always within 100 metres of Penneys (where she likes to spend her ‘eurdos’), her hair done up in a ‘hun bun’, sporting her ‘masso’ runners and her eyebrows on fleek. In How to be Massive Nikita shares her illustrated guide to being massive, from masso make-up to stunnin’ accessories, the vital difference between your ‘going out’ and ‘staying in’ PJs, as well as life hacks such as places to hide your naggin and how to whiten your runners with toothpaste.Through her popular Instagram account Your One Nikita, illustrator Aoife Dooley has made the spicebag part of our everyday language. Informed by her experiences growing up in Coolock and affectionately parodying fiery working-class Dublin women, it provides the inspiration for her hilarious and brilliantly observed first book, How to Be Massive.C’mon ya pox, buy the book!‘Razor-sharp observational humour … has the zeitgeisty quotability of a contemporary Roddy Doyle.’ The Irish Times‘How to Be Massive is funny, affectionate and very, very sharp. Almost social history and always great fun, this book is, well, massive.’ Roddy Doyle