Join us at the book launch of 'Arabella Pepper, The Wild Detective' by E. R. Murray (words) and Monika Pollak (illustrations)

April 15, 2025

Arabella Pepper, The Wild Detective, a new children's novel by E. R. Murray (words) and Monika Pollak (illustrations), is out. Join us with your children at the book launch, so they can meet their new favourite protagonist :)

The author will travel from West Cork, and the illustrator from Poland, so please help us give them a very special evening ✨ For Monika, it will be her very first time in Ireland ☘️ We’ll also have Gina McCrudden, the copy editor, in attendance. You’ll recognise us by one detail in common – we’ll all be wearing the same crow-themed socks, for a bit of juvenile fun ;)

Sarah Webb, a children's author and advocate for children's books, will be our special guest and help us launch the book.

📅 May 1st at 6:30 PM

📍 Dubray Books in Grafton Street, Dublin

This fabulous middle-grade (8+) novel is a perfect read for young nature and mystery enthusiasts, so please bring children with you, ideally a lot of them :)

📚RSVP via Eventbrite here (so we know how many refreshments will be required).

✨We have a special surprise for one lucky attendee – you could win a special gift box for crow lovers. Inside the box, you’ll find something for both a young crow lover and their grown-up companion – two amazing books paired with bookmarks, a pair of cute socks, and feather-shaped yummy chocolates :)

To enter the raffle, go to our Instagram page and:

1. Like this reel

2. Follow us

3. RSVP to the launch via Eventbrite (https://shorturl.at/teh2a)

4. Comment "Done!" and tag two friends

5. Come to the event (you'll have to be present to be in a chance of winning this gift box)

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More information about Arabella Pepper, The Wild Detective can be found on our website here.

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About the Author

E.R. Murray writes novels, short stories, and poetry for children and young adults. Her novels include Arabella Pepper, The Wild Detective (Natural World Publishing), which features beautiful illustrations by Monika Pollack, and the award-winning Nine Lives Trilogy (Mercier Press); The Book of Learning (Dublin UNESCO Citywide Read 2016) The Book of Shadows (shortlisted Irish Literacy Association/Irish Book Awards) and The Book of Revenge. Elizabeth lives in West Cork where she fishes, grows her own vegetables, and goes on plenty of outdoor adventures. You can find out more about Elizabeth at www.ermurray.com.

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About the Illustrator

Monika Pollak is a graphic designer by training and an illustrator by passion. She collaborates with various publishing houses, creating illustrations for children’s books, school textbooks, and designing book covers. Monika adapts her style to suit each project, using a variety of media to capture the essence of the story. Her favourite technique, however, is drawing in black and white with pencil and ink. She lives in northern Poland with her two sons – Big and Little – and an eccentric cat. A fan of jazz and swimming in the sea.