“Magic isn’t only found in old ancient forests or dusty old castles… it’s everywhere, all the time. ” Alex Dunne
What if magic was hiding in the most ordinary places? And what if the monsters in the stories weren’t quite what you expected? Join authors Alex Dunne and Christopher Galvin for a thrilling event packed with adventure, imagination and unforgettable characters.
In Small Magics , Molly Flynn finally finds a home above a mysterious antique shop - but her new foster family are hiding a magical secret. Soon Molly is swept into a world where everyday objects hold surprising powers and the smallest acts of magic can change everything.
Meanwhile in The Thing About Giants , Jacq has spent her life training to hunt the terrifying giants that threaten her city. But when she meets a gentle young giant named Corman deep in the forest, she begins to question everything she’s been taught about heroes, monsters and the stories we believe.
Expect tales of magical families, misunderstood giants, wild adventures and the power of friendship in this lively event celebrating two exciting new voices in children’s fantasy.
Alex’s debut children’s novel, The Book of Secrets won the Eilís Dillon Award for a First Book at the 2023 KPMG Children’s Book Ireland Awards. It was also nominated for the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing. Her follow-up The Harp of Power , was published in 2023. Alex is co-founder of Silver Apples Magazine, an online literary journal dedicated to showcasing the best of Irish and international writing.
Christopher studied scriptwriting, acting and directing and made multiple short films before starting his role in television as a presentation editor. He has been shortlisted for numerous writing awards. The Thing About Giants is his debut novel.