Story Detectives with E.R. Murray

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Wednesday 16 July 2025

12:00 pm

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Have you ever wondered what makes a great story? Join award-winning author, E.R. Murray, and become your own Story Detective! Explore the secrets behind creating memorable characters, mind-blowing settings, and edge-of-your-seat plots. Investigate a series of clues to create your own exciting mystery that jumps off the page. Elizabeth will also read from her latest book, Arabella Pepper The Wild Detective and answer your questions about what it’s like to be a writer - even the tricky ones!

Duration: 1 hour. Ages 8-12

Please Note: This is an event for a maximum of 20 children. Booking is required only for children attending the event. Parents and guardians do not need to book a seat.

Admission: Free but ticketed. Ages 8-12

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When Arabella Pepper – nature lover, islander and Wild Detective – moves to the mainland with her family and her pet crow, Blue, her world falls apart. Making friends is difficult in busy, noisy Greytown, and Arabella’s new neighbours, the Pinch family, become instant enemies who will stop at nothing to get rid of Blue. Pets are going missing all over town and for the first time, Arabella is faced with a case she’s struggling to solve. To make matters worse, Mum and Dad are arguing and Arabella is worried her family is growing apart. Faced with losing everyone she loves, can Arabella use her Wild Detective skills to solve her toughest mystery yet, keep Blue, and reunite her parents before it’s too late? E.R. Murray’s new book Arabella Pepper: The Wild Detective is a story of friendship and bravery, the adventures of Arabella and Blue will keep you on the edge of your seat and steal your heart.

 

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E.R. Murray

West Cork-based E.R. Murray writes novels, short stories and poetry for children and young adults. Her novels include the award-winning Nine Lives Trilogy: The Book of Learning (Dublin UNESCO Citywide...

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