The Adventures of Finn O'Shea children's books written and narrated by Marian Brennan.
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Finn takes his rocket to the science competition. This is a nailbiting finale to the book!
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13 Oct 2023
Chapter 12: Rocket Testing
In this chapter, Finn works on his prototype rocket with his friends. It is hard for him to find the time between all the events he gets dragged to, and there are lots of challenges with the design. He works on the stabilizers, parachute and a remote control for the rocket with his friends.
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9 Oct 2023
Chapter 11: Kristina from Germany
A new girl arrives from Germany. Finn starts to learn German so that they can communicate. He works out that she is very good at maths and science just like him!
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6 Oct 2023
Chapter 10: Christmas in Doolin
Finn spends Christmas in Doolin with his cousins. He goes on an exciting bike ride through the forest on his new bike.
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6 Oct 2023
Chapter 9: Back to School
Finn returns back to school. He loves maths but finds the classes a bit boring. His maths teacher is Mr Longbottom, but he doesn't like it when Finn points out there are mistakes in the textbook!
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2 Oct 2023
Chapter 8: Gorge de Verdon
In this chapter, Finn and his family head to France with his friend Jean-Luca. They spend their time playing soccer and building rockets in the garden.
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30 Sept 2023
Chapter 7: White Belt
Finn prepares for his karate grading. He is really nervous on the day. Then, his worst nightmare happens! He is paired with Declan and has to think strategically to win the fight.
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25 Sept 2023
Chapter 6: The Magic Zapper
In this chapter, Kieran and Finn work together to make a little magic zapper to stop Declan putting Finn in the bin.
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23 Sept 2023
Chapter 5: Finn in the bin
Finn is challenged by a bully at school and Kieran comes to his rescue.
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18 Sept 2023
Chapter 4: Flying Lessons
In chapter 4, Finn and his friends head off to the beach where they swim, play soccer and have a 'braai'. After watching light aircraft doing tricks in the air, they make their own model aeroplanes, powered by elastics and test whose is the best.
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16 Sept 2023
Chapter 3: Aoife
This is Chapter 3 in 'The Inventions of Finn O'Shea'. In this chapter, Finn meets his new little sister and he has to put some of his plans on pause as his world is thrown into chaos!
If you would like to download the full ebook for free. It is available at the link below or through my website.
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Marian's website:
https://www.marianbrennan.com (https://www.marianbrennan.com/)
Amazon links:
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NW3X7ZB (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NW3X7ZB)
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NW3X7ZB (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NW3X7ZB)
Newsletter:
https://www.marianbrennan.com/Newsletter (https://www.marianbrennan.com/Newsletter)
Contact Marian:
https://www.marianbrennan.com/Contact (https://www.marianbrennan.com/Contact)
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16 Sept 2023
Chapter 2: Finn
This is Chapter 2 in 'The Inventions of Finn O'Shea' (Book 1 in 'The Adventures of Finn O'Shea' series). In this chapter, readers get to know Finn and his friends and a little bit about Greystones in Ireland where he lives.
If you would like to download the full ebook for free. It is available at the link below or through my website.
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/os71kqu5x7 (https://dl.bookfunnel.com/os71kqu5x7)
Marian's website:
https://www.marianbrennan.com (https://www.marianbrennan.com)
Amazon links:
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NW3X7ZB (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NW3X7ZB)
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NW3X7ZB (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NW3X7ZB)
Newsletter:
https://www.marianbrennan.com/Newsletter (https://www.marianbrennan.com/Newsletter)
Contact Marian:
https://www.marianbrennan.com/Contact (https://www.marianbrennan.com/Contact)
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16 Sept 2023
Chapter 1: Dilbert the robot
The Inventions of Finn O’Shea is set in Greystones in Ireland and tells the story of a young boy who is an inventor. Named after the Irish legend Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Finn is curious, funny and energetic! He spends all his free time making robots and gadgets out of bits and bobs. The trouble is, while school work is no problem, he is being picked on at school, and his little sister at home keeps breaking all his stuff! The stakes are high as he tries to get a handle on everything before the science competition. This is a fast-paced story of determination, courage and resilience bound to inspire young readers!
If you would like to download the full ebook for free. It is available at the link below or through my website.
https://dl.bookfunnel.com/os71kqu5x7 (https://dl.bookfunnel.com/os71kqu5x7)
Marian's website:
https://www.marianbrennan.com (https://www.marianbrennan.com/)
Amazon links:
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NW3X7ZB (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08NW3X7ZB)
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NW3X7ZB (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08NW3X7ZB)
Newsletter:
https://www.marianbrennan.com/Newsletter (https://www.marianbrennan.com/Newsletter)
Contact Marian:
https://www.marianbrennan.com/Contact (https://www.marianbrennan.com/Contact)
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