Böcker av Patricia Scanlan

Fifteen stories from the lives of some of Ireland's greatest sports stars, these are gripping stories in plain English for emerging readers. An Open Door initiative, published in association with the National Adult Literacy Agency.

The brilliant new novel from the beloved Sunday Times-bestselling author of Orange Blossom Days

A story of false friendship and following one's heart - Melissa and Sophie have been friends all of their lives. Or that's what Sophie likes to think. Sophie is a giver; Melissa is a taker. Their friendship is put to the test on vacation in Spain. When the gorgeous Paulo appears on the scene, Melissa drops Sophie like a hot potato. Hurt and furious, Sophie thinks the trip is a disaster. But things change for Sophie when she lends a little help to an old man and a small girl. Melissa can only watch in a jealous rage as her quiet friend finally comes into her own. Part of successful Open Door series, originally designed to help adult literacy in Ireland. Original stories from best-selling authors and important new voices, never published in the States before now.

Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan

A heartwarming novel of mothers and daughters, secrets and lies from the Number One bestselling author

Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan

The brilliant new novel from the beloved Sunday Times-bestselling author of Orange Blossom Days

Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan

Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan

Delivering stories that span generations, and offering warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan

Published for the first time in the Irish language, previous Open Door stories by literary superstars Roddy Doyle, Marian Keyes, John Connolly, Deirdre Purcell, Julie Parsons, Vincent Banville, Maeve Binchy and Patricia Scanlan have now been released in a special edition - as Gaeilge!

Part of the Open Door series of short books for emerging readers.

Part of the Open Door series of short books for emerging readers.