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Jack Scoltock's second collection of eighteen modern Irish short stories, consist of some quirky tales and a play. The play, and story, Birthday Boy, is set eighteen years after Bloody Sunday and tells the story of the birthday boy, Eamon, who does not want to march on the anniversary with his father whom he believes hates him. Family rows erupt when Eamon's father finds out about Eamon's older sister and the secret she's been hiding from him. Derry born, Jack Scoltock's first collection of short stories, “First Communion”, has been reprinted and is for sale widely.

Go on a quest with Calle a half-blood and Talisman, legendary hunter, as they travel through the lands on their quest to find the lost ring of the elves. And all the time the worst monster of all is trying to kill them. Another terrific fantasy from one of Ireland's best writers for children, Jack Scoltock

Go on a fabulous quest with, Carlyn the Magician, Tal an orphan, Jakob Kreek Legendary Hunter and Guide, and Safely a frightened girl who wonders why she must go with them. A fantastic fantasy from one of Ireland's best authors for children.

In 1847 the Choctaw Tribe took up a collection for Irish Famine Relief. They sent $170 to the US famine relief for Ireland. This was a very generous donation from a Native American Nation that had gone through great hardship themselves. Black '47 is one of the fifty-five poems in Jack Scoltock's Collection. The book is dedicated to the Choctaw Nation.

Gerard and Patrick are brothers. Patrick is autistic. One night while watching TV with his brother, Gerard notices how excited Patrick gets when a programme about dolphins is shown. Gerard makes up his mind to take Patrick to the south of Ireland where the famous Dolphin, Fungie lives. But his mother's boyfriend, an unsavory character, convinces her that Patrick would be better off in a Home for special children. With the help of Spike and his girlfriend Scat, Gerard and his girlfriend, Kelly break Patrick out of the Home, steal a car and pursued by the I.R.A. they go on a mad chase across ...

When Ragged, a Rabbit, gets "The Call" to travel to the high country to save the Land, little does he know what dangers lie ahead of him.With his friends, Blackie a Badger, and Goldie, an Eagle, how they save the Land is another wonderful adventure from best-selling Irish author, Jack Scoltock.

An exciting story about Perry, a brave young mouse who sets out to rescue his mother on the day before Christmas Eve. He travels the sewers, the valley of owls, the street of cats; he meets bats and dogs of all sizes-- and he discovers the BLACK BUILDING. "O... oh, help us, little mouse!" cried a tiny hare much louder than the others. Please get us out of here! Please... please..." With tears running down his face, Perry studied the catch on the cage. He would need lots of help... Can Perry rescue the animals in time? Will he save his mother's life? Read on and you'll find out. A wonderful,...

Here are two books, the first, Badger, Beano and the Magic Mushroom and the second, The Magic Harp. They call him Badger, because of the grey streak in his hair. But in the Lands he is known as the Grey One. With his faithful dog, Beano, boy and dog go on incredible, fantastic adventures. With the strange and grumpy Leprechaun, Macgillycuddy for company, they must save the dead children of Inner World. Will they ever overcome the monsters that are trying to destroy the children? Will they ever be able to return home? Another fantastic book from one of Ireland's best Authors for children.

These twelve stories by Derry author, Jack Scoltock, take in, A Catholic boy going to a Protestant school, A white deer that appears in the hills above Derry, a boy who buys a samurai sword and when teenagers are stopped outside a police barrier. The author gives a flavour of life in Derry in the eighties and nineties.

The third book featuring Badger and Beano, by the author of "Badger, Beano and the Magic Mushroom". Badger's father has been snatched by Curselees and taken to the Underworld. Without magic, Badger must rescue him.

Go on these adventures on Jack Scoltock's first three books of his Badger, Beano Adventures series. Travel to strange and wonderful lands with Badger and his faithful dog, Beano, as they encounter strange and weird creatures.

Jack Carlyle an old man who owns the ancient forest of Shanalagh. His son wants to cut down the trees and get him to sell the house and land. The son owes a lot of money to gamblers. But the fairies, who dwell in the forest don't want Jack to sell it. A Faun sends a girl- a Witchling, to plead with him not to sell... and then there's the winged boy. Who is he? An exciting tale from one of Ireland's best fantasy authors.

This is a short story (8,600 words) from my collection of short stories that was published in America andis now out of Print. The title of the collection was, First Communion (short Irish short stories). The story is based in Derry, Northern Ireland, and is set at the height of the "Troubles" and concerns the life of a young boy and his relationship with his father who is a member of the IRA. This story would appeal to Irish Americans and those who like well -rafted short stories.

They call him Badger because of the white streak down the middle of his black hair... But in the Land of Beyond, he is known as the Grey One and he has fantastic powers... Beano is his faithful dog... BEYOND is a strange land indeed, a roller-coaster of fantasy, magic and adventure. Here are the Lord of the Unicorns, the evil Mefistofeles, the golden rabbit, the terrible Grack, the Belt and the Ancients and Druids, Banshees, Harpies, Thralls - a host of weird and wonderful powers. There is trouble in the Land of Beyond; only the Grey One can save it from catastrophe, and Badger is the Grey ...

The Evil Grannies are out to kidnap and "do away with" Britains favourite grandchild. Can Jack, his granny and Jack's uncanny Autistic pal, Tommy, foil their plans? An exciting, tongue in cheek, black comedy, from one of Ireland's best fantasy authors..

The year is 1688 and young Davey Alexander and his family, with thirty thousand other Protestants, are trapped inside the Derry City walls during the siege of Derry by the Catholic Jacobite army. Hunger, constant bombing by cannon fire, disease and battles make this a terrible time in Ireland's history. Will Davey survive? A moving story from Derry born fantasy author, Jack Scoltock. 27,400 words approximately

For some reason, the twins, Siobhan and Jim, have had a series of restless nights. Both have heard mysterious noises. Both sense a strange presence. Soon they will make a startling discovery that will change their lives forever. For, unknown to themselves, Jim and Siobhan, possess rare, magical powers. And now their help is needed. The secret world of the leprechauns is in mortal danger. The evil leader, Lucifergus, and his forces seek control and threaten to enslave all the leprechauns in Ireland. Only the strange powers of Jim and Siobhan and the magical King's Chair can save the great ...

Bullies prey on the weak. Essentially they are cowards. Public exposure hurts them. When Jack finds out his little sister, Daisy is being bullied by three girls from his class, he is shocked. He's also worried about his father who is in the early stages of Dementia. Determined to stamp out bullying in his school, Jack attempts to set up a bullying squad network to aid the victims and expose the perpetrators. After being beaten up by two male friends of the girl bullies he ends up in hospital, but he is undeterred. And all the time his father's health is deteriorating. Will Jack win out in ...

This is a love story, about a beautiful Derry girl, who gets a chance to go to America and becomes a famous movie-star. Later she returns to her troubled City which she loves and once again meets the boyfriend she left behind. Violence and close relationships are portrayed in this modern saga. The story is approximately 80,000 words long.

Three Teenagers decide to climb Mount Errigal, the highest mountain in Donegal, Ireland, one Mid-summers day. On top of the mountain, they have the adventure of their young lives. Who are the Staggas, and why is one of the teenagers changing? What are the Chookies? This exciting, fast-paced story from Derry's most published children's author will be enjoyed by all ages.