Tobias the Leprechaun must face a magical journey to save his cousin from an unusual ailment. With fantastic creatures and beautiful places, this story will bring joy to every child who reads it.  

Once upon a time, long, long ago a group of leprechauns lived happily in the middle of an enchanted forest. One day, Cyrus, an odd looking child, was born. He did not look like the other leprechauns for he was very, very pale. 

Tobias, a cousin of Cyrus, worried greatly about his cousin’s disorder and promised to find a cure. In his search for the Wise Woman of the Far Country, Tobias faces a great many obstacles, including the River of Honey and the Mountain of Cheese. But with the help of Gerald, the Great Gorgeous Eagle, and other forest friends, Tobias is determined to discover the cure for Cyrus before it is too late.



About the Author

Shirley Aldrick was born in North Queensland, Australia. She currently resides in Maleny, Australia with her husband, golden Labrador and black cat. She works as a music teacher and examiner and enjoys creating music in her personal studio. She has been writing for most of her life but Tobias and the Pale, Pale Leprechaun is her first published work. She hopes to publish many other stories in order to continue bringing delight to children.