Jessica Scott-Whyte: Seamus Almost Famous

Meet Séamus Murphy, an 11-year-old from Callan, Co. Kilkenny; and the only member of his wildly successful family who isn't even a tiny bit famous. His dad's a 14-time all-Ireland spud-eating champion, his mam is a multi-award-winning baker, his younger sister's just gone viral on the Toy Show and his little brother seems to be good at, well, everything!

Séamus is determined to change his fate. With his best friend Dara by his side, he's hatching a plan to go full-on famous; red carpets, flashing lights, the whole lot. Maybe then his family will take him seriously. And maybe Grace (who he definitely doesn't fancy, not even a little bit) will finally know he exists. After all, why just be a Séamus, when you could be a famous Séamus.

Fun Fact: The author is from Ireland, we're delighted to include this book in our Irish section.

Format: Paperback