Story & Song: The Discovery of Finnegan Wilde Book Launch

Event Details

Event type: All Ages

Join us for an exciting book release event as we celebrate the launch of The Discovery of Finnegan Wilde, the captivating new novel by Caroline Pignat!

This immersive event blends literature, live music, and Irish charm for a truly unforgettable experience.

What to Expect:

•  Live Traditional Irish Music featuring Susan Toman, Deb Quigley & Alan Cranny.

Let the haunting beauty of the Irish harp, the soul-stirring tones of the Uilleann pipes, and the spirited sounds of the mandolin transport you to the world of Finnegan Wilde.

•  Author Reading & Q&A

Hear Caroline read a passage from The Discovery of Finnegan Wilde and share insights into the inspiration and writing process behind the story. Bring your questions for a lively and personal Q&A session!

•  Author Signing

Meet Caroline and have your copy of The Discovery of Finnegan Wilde signed

•  Interactive Activity Stations

Explore Finnegan Wilde inspired activity stations designed to bring elements of the novel to life. Perfect for readers of all ages to engage their imaginations.

•  Giveaways & Surprises!

Whether you're a long-time fan of Caroline Pignat's works or a curious new reader, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Come for the story, stay for the magic.

Caroline is the author of such popular titles as Egghead and Shooter and has twice received the Governor General’s Award for Children’s Literature (2009 and 2015). Visit www.carolinepignat.com for more info

About the Book:  

A thrilling novel of self-discovery that is part adventure, part mystery, and part Celtic myth, set in Dublin in 1913.

Fifteen-year-old Finnegan Wilde steals to survive. Always on the run from gangs and police, Finn is also fleeing her own mysterious past, glimpsed only through nightmares and an unusual Celtic mark on her arm. When, in a chance encounter outside the museum, she scores a journal filled with strange diagrams, maps, and a drawing identical to her mark, Finn hungers for more than the next meal. She wants answers, and more than anything, she wants to find her family.

Eddie Moore, a young apprentice archaeologist, has spent months trying to decipher an ancient manuscript he and his father excavated from a bog. The Moores believe it was written by Tomas, a 9th century monk, and that it holds the clue to finding the legendary Cauldron of Plenty, one of four Treasures of Ireland. But when Eddie's father is seriously injured by a gang in an attempted robbery, Eddie alone must find the Cauldron.

When their search brings them together, Finn and Eddie realize the mark on her arm and his ancient manuscript are connected. Finn doesn't trust this awkward scholar from the rich side of town. Eddie is just as suspicious of this wild girl with no home, no past, and no rules. But if they can work together, perhaps - as Tomas hoped - they will make the greatest discovery of all.

Three voices - those of Finnegan, Eddie, and Tomas - intertwine like a Celtic knot that readers will delight in unravelling to the very last page.