'Magic isn't only found in old ancient forests or dusty old castles … it's everywhere, all the time …'

Molly Flynn never had a place to call home until she was sent to live above a mysterious antique shop with Pat, Priya and their foster kids, Wren and Lorcan. Her new family are anything but ordinary, though, and Molly is soon swept into their world of small magics.

But things start to turn frightening: someone is attacking magical creatures. No one is safe …

Can Molly and her newfound family defeat the dark magic before it's too late?



Alex Dunne is an Irish author living in Canada. She spends her time thinking up magical tales for children, teens and adults and drinking far too much tea. Alex has a BA in English & History from the University of Limerick and an MA in Literature & Publishing from NUI Galway. She is a co-founder of Silver Apples magazine, an online literary journal dedicated to showcasing the best of Irish and international writing.

Her first novel, The Book of Secrets, won the Eilís Dillon Award at the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Awards in 2023.

You can follow Alex on Twitter and Instagram @alexdunnewrites



spellbinding … a perfect introduction to the world of fantasy



Small Magics is a large wonder. Alex Dunne has crafted a book full of magic, humour, and heart. Molly is the kind of girl every child should read about: fierce and vulnerable. Her story reminds readers that sometimes it's better not to be what everyone expects you to be, and that magic can be found almost anywhere



I thought this book was excellent. It was addictive and intriguing, and there were no boring parts. The cliff-hangers made me want to keep reading, and I finished it in just three days … The book was also funny, and even though all the characters were very different, they were connected in interesting ways. I would rate this book 9/10. I really enjoyed it and would definitely read it again. I would recommend it for ages 10–13 because Molly is around that age and easy to relate to - by Caitlin, 6th Class, Clonmoney NS, Co. Clare



dreamy middle grade perfection; the ideal read as we move from winter into the spring. I love this more than I can properly put into words. One of my all-time fave authors, and she's done it again



With a deep, rich world, a great protagonist and the kind of found family you immediately want to be a part of, there's nothing small about the magic of this book. I devoured it in one sitting, and it left me excited for more.



brilliant fantasy adventure about a young girl who is shocked to discover that her new foster home happens to be above a shop for magical creatures. Though she might fit in better than she first thought. It's about time we had some magical adventure in Limerick City



intriguing adventure story of family, friendship & yes, magic; filled with action, pace, danger, hope & heart, enchanting, unexpected, captivating. I absolutely adored it



the perfect balance between fantasy and cosy adventure, with an emphasis on quiet magic woven into ordinary moments