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ong before Luke and the gang figured out the mythical-verging-on-mystical
qualities of Skellig Michael, Greystones grandpa Sean Daly was placing the southwest Kerry island at the centre of his blossoming children’s story.
The story in question involved a wandering little puffling, who soon has her parents – and the island’s gannets, rabbits, kittiwakes, dophins and seals – wondering just where this wondrous adventure is finally going to lead them all.
some suitably nautical and naughty illustrations, and he knew the very man to draw them – his graphic artist nephew, Gerry. Sadly, Sean never got to complete his bedtime story after a sudden illness ended his life early back in 2013.
Back at college, Gerry couldn’t quite get his uncle’s story out of his head, and decided to put more of the illustrations to paper, mainly as surprise presents for those eager grandkids. That was when friends and family suggested that this magical tale should be sent out to publishers.
Now, with award-winning author Erika McGann also on board, Where Are You, Puffling? is hitting bookstores on Monday, February 4th.