Mad Grandad Activities
Mazes, colouring pictures and wordsearch to download, print out and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
On school visits, or when doing readings from his books, Oisin gets asked a lot of questions. A lot of the times, the same kinds of questions come up. Here are some of the more popular ones, along with Oisin's answers.
Not-so-frequently asked questions
An interview with Oisin by tBkmag.
A Day in Oisin's Life
What happens in the normal day of this particular writer?
Interview with the illustrator
An interview with Oisin by final year illustration student Sophie Martin.
Extras on writing
Oisin is often asked for a few tips on writing. He's thought long and hard about it and tried to come up with a few sensible things to say. In the meantime, here are a few pointers that might be some help to young writers. You'll also find a short piece on why Oisin writes for young adults and a seed for a story to kick things off.
Getting started with comics
This is a short piece originally put together to help librarians looking to expand the range of their stocks into the slightly strange world of comics. It can be a great way to get reluctant readers started, and with the range available now, comics are certainly not just for children anymore.
Oisin's childhood reading
Curious as to what Oisin read as a child? Look no further.
A few words about school
Find out here what Oisin remembers of his school days, and what he thinks of them now.
Language Towards Literacy
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