Paddy Donnelly

About The Author

Paddy Donnelly is a bestselling, award winning author and illustrator from Ireland who now lives in Belgium. He has published over 25 picture books, including The Vanishing Lake, Ava and the Acorn, Wolves In Helicopters and Here Be Dragons. His picture book, The Golden Hare, was awarded the Children's Book of the Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards 2024, while his other book Fox & Son Tailers won the Literacy Association of Ireland Biennial Children's Book Award 2023, and was chosen as one of the official books for World Book Day 2025. He has twice been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Paddy grew up on the beautiful north coast of Ireland, surrounded by mythical stories of giants, magical creatures and shape-shifting animals. His storytelling reflects his love of nature and animals.

Books by Paddy Donnelly

Sky Riders

The second title in this explosive adventure series

By Rachel Morrisroe
Illustrated by Paddy Donnelly
Book #2

Get ready to join magical new hero Felix Green on an edge-of-your-seat adventure in this SECOND title at the FUTURE AGENCY.
Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar . . .

Felix Green is back for a second year ...

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Felix and the Future Agency

An explosive new children's adventure series

By Rachel Morrisroe
Illustrated by Paddy Donnelly
Book #1

Get ready to join magical new hero Felix Green on an edge-of-your-seat adventure at the FUTURE AGENCY.
Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and Skandar . . .

‘Explosively magical! What a fun-filled, exciting adventure - kids are going to love it!’<...

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