About
I'm a children's writer and freelance journalist and I live in Cork, Ireland. I previously practised as a lawyer and a few years ago, I changed career path. I returned to university to complete a Masters in Journalism, at DublinCityUniversity. Since then, I has worked at The Sunday Business Post, Dublin, Ireland and travelled around the world, during which time, I worked at Mid-Day newspaper, Bangalore, India. This year I set up my own publishing company, Silver Angel Publishing. Perry the Playful Polar Bear is my first foray into writing for children. Copies may be purchased at www.oliveobrien.com
The Usurper King (The Plantagenet Legacy Book 3)
Description
<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">First, he led his own uprising. Then he captured a forsaken king. Henry had no intention of taking the crown for himself; it was given to him by popular acclaim. Alas, it didn't take long to realize that that having the kingship was much less rewarding than striving for it. Only three months after his coronation, Henry IV had to face a rebellion led by Richard's disgruntled favorites. Repressive measures led to more discontent. His own supporters turned against him, demanding more than he could give. The haughty Percies precipitated the Battle of Shrewsbury which nearly cost him the throne—and his life.</span><br style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;" /><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">To make matters worse, even after Richard II's funeral, the deposed monarch was rumored to be in Scotland, planning his return. The king just wouldn't stay down and malcontents wanted him back.</span></p>
Story Behind The Book
Perry the Polar Bear Goes Green tells the story of Perry a brave polar bear cub. This time, Perry goes on a mission to save the polar bears and their home. Along the way he meets a killer whale, the king of the polar bears and a family of seals. This eco-friendly book is printed on 100% recycled paper and it teaches children about the effects of global warming.
