A rusty key opens a dusty box hidden in Alfies grandads shed. Inside is an old, old book with magical powers. The book promises Alfie a gift, but first he must take the crystal flower across Sleepy Meadows full of Snapping Dragons to the crooked tree that is guarded by Giant Hogweeds. If Alfie succeeds he will be able to do something he has never done before!

The first book in the Alfie Green series.

Review

we really recommend it

stpetersbrayblog.com

charming illustrations a perfect beginner reader

Mad About Books

gorgeous books beautifully illustrated by Jean Texier. Perfect for six-to-seven-year-olds.

Sunday Independent The Sunday Independent

This is a tense and exciting story that will capture the imagination . . .I loved Alfie and the Magical Gift. It was excellent. I think Alfie was very brave to go on the journey by himself. This was the best book I have ever read in my life. It was a great story and was very exciting. Hannah Meaney, 7

Clare People Clare People

About the Author

Joe OBrien lives in Ballyfermot in Dublin with his wife and children. He is the author of nine books featuring Alfie Green, a boy who can talk to plants. For older readers he has written three books about Danny Wilde and his Littlestown Crokes GAA team, Legends Lair (about Charlie Stubbs and his dreams of becoming a soccer player) and one fantasy novel, Beyond the Cherry Tree. He has appeared on RTEs The Den, TV3s Ireland AM and many radio shows. He regularly holds readings in bookshops and libraries around the country.