Review
Five minutes to curtain call and the premiere of The Shamrock Pageant! Patsy, a little red-haired girl, is gathering her siblings together for her St. Patrick s Day directing debut. Liam the leprechaun is ready to---no, he s not ready. He's lost! Pippin the dog saves the day, in more than one way. Paula Blais Gorgas, the author of two young adult novels, has written a lovely children's picture book celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Whether you are reading this story to a group of children in a library or school, or just one-on-one in your home, this will be a popular story. A mystery involving a family; solved by the family! Big, colorful, cheerful illustrations reflect the author's storyline and characters wonderfully. --Tanya Boudreau for TCM Reviews
The stage is set and everyone is ready for the Shamrock Pageant. There is just one small problem: Patsy cannot find the leprechaun. You see, Patsy is the director and you cannot have a Shamrock Pageant without Liam, the Leprechaun. With the help of her sister, Megan, and her brother, James, they search high and low for the little leprechaun. When they find Liam, they fear the show may not go on. Never fear, Patsy has an idea that just might save the day. Little Lost Leprechaun is a charming story with a positive message. When Patsy has a problem, she does not give up. With its colorful illustrations and lovable characters, it is sure to be a much loved read aloud or a fun story for the beginning reader. --Dee Gentle for CoffeeTime Romance
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About the Author
Paula Blais Gorgas lives in Oklahoma with her husband Chet, a retired Navy Commander turned pro-golfer. Mother of four sons, Paula has worked as a NSA intelligence analyst and a children's librarian. Her first young adult novel, Court of Honor, won a RWA Golden Heart Award. Her second young adult novel, Earth Magic, was named OWFI's Best Juvenile Book of 2002.