The launch comes ahead of the city’s twelfth annual Winterval Festival, and proceeds from the book will go to the charity Junior for Juniors.
Cork lad Adam first appeared on The Late Late Toy Show, stealing the nation’s hearts with his virtual hug that he drew for his teacher and his medical team as they kept their distance during the pandemic while supporting him in his education and managing his brittle bone condition, called osteogenesis imperfecta type III.
Even though Adam lives a very active life enjoying tennis, javelin, shot-putt, arts and crafts and more, he managed to find the time over St Patrick’s weekend and during his summer holidays to get into full festive mode and dream up the adventures of a Viking Elf called Farron.
The beautiful storybook sees Adam’s mischievous Viking elf Farron traversing through Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford, during one of Adam’s favourite festivals, Winterval. The book is a tale of an epic adventure featuring a friendly elf who is filled with sheer determination and joyous optimism as the ‘saving’ of Christmas sits firmly on his shoulders.
Speaking about his first book, Adam said, “I am so proud of this book. I can’t believe that I’m an author like my Dad. I love reading, and books are a big part of my life. I will really enjoy reading this book to my little sister Sarah and my younger cousins.”
The directors of Winterval, John Grubb and Trevor Darmody said, “Waterford celebrates its title as Europe’s City of Christmas this year, and for that reason, we have been working on a variety of different projects to share our city’s heritage and build upon the Winterval Festival even further.
“It really is a joy to be involved in the publishing of Adam’s wonderful, fun-filled, festive adventure story. This is a book which celebrates friendship, community spirit and camaraderie – and in many ways, it mirrors the ethos and values of our superb Winterval Festival here in Waterford, making this occasion an extra special one.
“We want to wholeheartedly thank Adam for his kindness, generosity and charitable spirit in committing a great deal of time during his school holidays to write this gorgeous story – thank you, Adam.”
Farron’s Adventure is to be launched by Adam at The Book Centre in Waterford City on Saturday, November 9 at 1pm. All are welcome
Farron’s Adventure is magnificently illustrated by Dave Duffy and was designed and printed in Waterford, ensuring a guaranteed Irish storybook for children this Christmas.
The book is published by the Winterval Festival, with proceeds from book sales going to the voluntary charity Junior for Juniors, whose mission is to bring comfort and solace to young patients in the paediatric wards of University Hospital Waterford.
Farron’s Adventure is to be officially launched by Adam at The Book Centre in Waterford City on Saturday, November 9 at 1 pm. Members of the public, especially children, are invited along to enjoy the occasion.
Farron’s Adventure is now available for pre-order on www.thebookcentre.ie and will be available for sale from November 9 and throughout the Winterval Festival from The Book Centres in Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny at The Winterval Gingerbread House and online, priced at €9.95.
The book is being released just one week ahead of the twelfth annual Winterval Festival which is set to kick off in Waterford from November 15 to December 23.
Waterford is celebrating its designation as the European City of Christmas and the festival will host the biggest programme of events yet with over 50 events.
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