author
Joseph O'Brien
From magical adventures for younger readers to sporty stories for older kids, these books come from a Dublin writer who clearly enjoys fast-moving, imaginative storytelling. His work ranges from the long-running Alfie Green series to fantasy and GAA-inspired novels.
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The Devil: A Tragedy of the Heart and Conscience
by Joseph O'Brien
About the author
Joe O'Brien is a Dublin-based children's author who lives in Ballyfermot with his wife and children. Information on his author site and publisher pages describes him as the writer of the Alfie Green series, along with books for older readers including the Danny Wilde GAA novels, the fantasy novel Beyond the Cherry Tree, and Legends' Lair.
His books span a mix of magic, sport, and adventure, which gives his work a lively, accessible feel for young readers. Publisher material also notes that he has appeared on Irish television and radio, and that Alfie Green and the Chocolate Cosmos was shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards.