Emma Larkin
Location: Kerry
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Emma Larkin lives in Kerry in Ireland with her husband, four children and dog. As a Cork woman living in the Kingdom, Emma is legally obliged to inform you that she is in fact, from Cork. Emma made the move to her husband’s homeland, near Listowel, in North Kerry in 2006, which she has never regretted for a minute, although the Cork/Kerry matches test her resolve at times. Emma is the author of the “Twin Power” series for O’Brien Press and the “Izzy’s Magical Adventures in Sport Series”. The third Twin Power book in the series, ‘Féile, A Twin Power Adventure’, will be published on 12th May 2025.
Emma’s original inspiration to write her books was her grandmother, Maureen Hennebry, (née Cashman), who was on the Cork camogie team which won the All-Ireland Camogie Championship three times in row between 1939 and 1941. Emma hopes that the young people who read her books will be inspired to keep playing and reading and most importantly, to have fun in both of these pursuits.
Books
Twin Power : Throw In
Twins, Aoife and Aidan Power, along with their four best friends love playing Gaelic football. Parish rivalries re-surface and threaten to get out of hand as the children of Droichead Beag National School fight tooth and nail to get their hands on the coveted first ever Star Schools Cup.
Twin Power : The Lost Cup
Aoife and Aidan Power are a force to be reckoned with when playing Gaelic Football. But now things are changing for the twins and their gang, with new friendships, football injuries and tense matches.
When an old rivalry throws up a mystery, will it bring them closer – or split them apart?
Féile, A Twin Power Adventure
Aoife and Aidan Power love playing Gaelic Football. Together, they’re so skilful and fast their friends call them ‘Twin Power’.
Twins Aoife and Aidan Power would love nothing more than to play at the famous Féile Gaelic Football Competition.
With old football rivalries stronger than ever and new ones emerging, can they make their dream come true?
Izzy's Magical Football Adventure
Izzy is a seven-year-old girl who lives in Ireland and loves all sport, especially Gaelic Football.
She has three brothers, David, Patrick and Robert.
Izzy plays football with her brothers on a regular basis in their back garden and dreams of playing for her county in the All Ireland Ladies Football Final in Croke Park when she is older.
One day, Izzy puts on her great grandmother’s bracelet, which is made of old All Ireland medals that her great grandmother won a long time ago, and something unexpected and magical happens, which may make Izzy’s Croke Park dream a reality sooner than she expected…………….
Izzy's Magical Camogie Adventure
Izzy is an eight-year-old girl who lives in Ireland and loves all sport, especially camogie and Gaelic football.
Izzy plays Gaelic football with her local club “Bally GAA” and has just started playing camogie.
Izzy is very excited to learn how to play camogie, but she is frustrated when she can’t master all the skills as quickly as she would like. One day, Izzy puts on her great grandmother’s bracelet, which is made of old All Ireland medals that her great grandmother won a long time ago. Just like during her first magical adventure, the bracelet takes Izzy on a journey, but this time, it’s a different type of adventure! This new magical journey is just as exciting as her first one, and it sees Izzy come back with some important lessons learned and with more than just new camogie skills!
Izzy's Magical Christmas Adventure - Hardback
Izzy is an eight-year-old girl who lives in Ireland and loves all sport, especially camogie and Gaelic football.
Christmas is approaching and Izzy is in love with her adorable new puppy, Boots. But camogie and football have stopped for the Winter and Izzy misses the training and matches. Adding to Izzy’s woes, her magical bracelet seems to have lost its magic! Izzy’s bracelet is made from old All Ireland medals that her great-grandmother won a long time ago. It has taken Izzy on two previous magical adventures.
Two days before Christmas, Izzy’s boredom leads her to make a mistake which could be disastrous. However, the magical bracelet might just save the day yet. Izzy and Boots are heading to see Santa and many more North Pole friends as they set off on Izzy’s third and very festive magical adventure in sport! Could a gaelic football match really take place in the North Pole? Can Mrs. Claus master the hop and solo? And can Izzy sort out her mishap and make it back home in time to have a fun sporting Christmas with her family?
“Izzy’s Magical Christmas Adventure” is a unique story about a young girl who loves sport and helps to bring some Gaelic football cheer to the North Pole this Christmas.
Written by Emma Larkin and beautifully illustrated by Paul Nugent, with some of the most unique festive gaelic games themed illustrations you are likely to see, this is a wonderful Christmas story that boys and girls everywhere will enjoy.
Izzy's Magical Soccer Adventure
Izzy’s Magical Soccer Adventure, the fourth in the Izzy series, is an absolute must read for soccer and football fans across the World. Written by Emma Larkin and beautifully illustrated by Paul Nugent, this is a wonderful story of sport interweaved with hope, friendship, perseverance and fun that boys and girls everywhere will enjoy.
Izzy is an eight-year-old girl who lives in Ireland and loves all sport, especially camogie, Gaelic football and soccer.
Winter is dragging but Izzy is happy as she has started playing soccer for the Under 10 team in her local club, Bally FC. Izzy is a natural goal scorer and a call up to the U12 team for a key match is the chance to shine that she has always dreamed of.
But Izzy’s confidence is shattered by an incident at the match, leaving her soccer ambitions in tatters.
A trip to watch the Irish senior women’s soccer team in a must win world cup qualifier match is just the distraction that Izzy needs. Izzy, her best friend Cara, and their teammates head off on a fun bus trip to Dublin to support the Irish team, who have never qualified for a World Cup.
Early in the match, something unexpected happens that is uncomfortably familiar to Izzy and to her and Cara’s amazement, the magic bracelet starts to glow.
This magical adventure may be Izzy’s most exciting adventure yet.
Can Ireland win the match and qualify for their first ever World Cup Finals? Where is the magic bracelet going to take Izzy and Cara? And can Izzy restore her confidence and get back to playing the “beautiful game” that she loves?
Izzy's Magical Athletic Adventure
Izzy is an eight-year-old girl who lives in Ireland and loves sport.
In this fifth Izzy story, Izzy discovers the world of athletics.
Join Izzy and her friend Cara as they learn about inspirational Irish athletes and experience sprinting, hurdles and more besides.
Where will the magic bracelet take Izzy this time? How will Izzy overcome her sporting dilemma?
Whatever the problem, Izzy’s determined attitude, together with help and support from her family, friends and of course, her dog Boots, will save the day.
“Izzy’s Magical Athletic Adventure” is a unique story about a young girl who loves sport. It celebrates our iconic Community Games and Irish athletes in an educational and memorable way for young readers.
Written by Emma Larkin and beautifully illustrated by Paul Nugent, with some of the most unique sporting illustrations you are likely to see, this is a wonderful story that boys and girls everywhere will enjoy.
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