Molly O'Malley and the Leprechaun

by Duane Porter, Karen Porter (Illustrator)

Molly O'Malley is having a horrible summer. Her father is working way too much, her mother had to go into the hospital, and Molly has been exiled to a rocky coastal village in Ireland. It's amazing how much excitement one little leprechaun can stir up...

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2007

Reviews

[James T · Rating 5 out of 5]

An underrated gem. I'm glad for the circumstances that led to my family having this book despite its small distribution. Porter's writing style, pacing, and story are well-developed, but what shines most about this book is the sense of wonder throughout. Some chapters could read as info-dumps, but the dialogue and characterization carry these scenes and keep them from being boring. Even the physical landscape and human history are described with eyes that see the magic in everything.