Last Boy

Eve is the author of the critically acclaimed Chestnut Roaster, a Times book of the week, Guardian Best Book of the Year, nominated for the Carnegie. Eve is a children's author and artist, living half way up a hill in Wexford, Ireland. With her hands already full with paintbrushes, twins, a stray cat and a dog, a mysterious fortune-teller once told her to pick up a pen and Write! Write! Write! She listened, and now, on the rare occasion where she's not scribbling a story, Eve enjoys painting everything from rather grown up pieces to children's murals.

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'A beautiful, moving story etched with historical detail and fusing magic, science and wonder.'-Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear'Based on the real-life story of the last child chimney sweep, this beautifully-written novel is rooted in love as it soars with the magic of science, and the power of dreams. Splendidly compelling.'-LoveReading4Kids'Magical realism and historical fiction combine powerfully in this awe-filled and deeply moving tale'- Irish Reading Guide 2024'McDonnell is a brave, original writer and this new book will keep her many fans enthralled. '-Irish independent'A triumph.'This extraordinary story is crammed with positivity, determination, hope, and edge-of-seat drama. Anyone lucky enough to read it will not forget it for a very long time.   BOOK TRUSTPatricia Forde, author of The Girl who Fell to Earth'Exciting, enthralling and engrossing.'-Sinead O'Hart, author of The Silver Road'There is magic in these pages!'-Helena Duggan, author of The Light Thieves