The Monsters of Rookhaven (Paperback)

'A stunning book . . . a brand new take on the monster story' - Eoin Colfer

'Unique, thrilling and moving . . . with its timely - yet timeless - message of choosing empathy over fear, The Monsters of Rookhaven is proof that Padraig Kenny is one of the best children's writers around' - Shane Hegarty, author of Darkmouth

'Kenny embraces a new Gothic sensibility in this memorable, nuanced novel that pairs real chills with empathy and emotion. He's certainly a name to watch.' - Bookseller

'An extraordinary fantasy adventure with a touch of horror and loads of heart' - Sarah Webb

'I loved this quirky tale of family and friendship, set in the Shirley Jackson-esque small town of Rookhaven' - Kelly McGaughrain

'Kenny is a thrilling writer who knows how to chill his readers' - Telegraph

In praise of Tin:

'Kenny is adept at harnessing the potential for child-pleasing humour... His characterization is a particular strength' - Times Literary Supplement

'One of a kind. Utterly fantastic.' - Eoin Colfer

'Full of empathy, anger, sorrow and love, this is a robot story squarely focused on what it means to be human' - Guardian

'Tin is a remarkably assured debut novel, full of imagination, and his fascinating mechanicals are as carefully crafted as the plot' - Irish Independent