Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka

Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola

A lazy man's luck changes with a magical helper, but will it last?

3.7 Goodreads · 585 ratings

32 pages· AD810L

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Bookroo's summary

Jamie O'Rourke, the laziest man in Ireland, faces a week alone with housework when his wife leaves. A magical pooka appears, tidying up and making Jamie feel lucky. But can this enchanted help endure, or will Jamie's messiness return? Discover the whimsical twists in this charming tale.

From the publisher

When Jamie O’Rourke’s wife leaves him alone for a week, it’s up to Jamie to do the housework. But Jamie isn’t just the laziest man in Ireland, he’s also the messiest! When a magical pooka arrives unexpectedly and starts to do the dishes and sweep the house, Jamie thinks that maybe he’s the luckiest man in Ireland as well. But will Jamie’s good fortune-and his pooka’s housekeeping-last? Young readers will be giggling through Tomie dePaola’s delightfully funny sequel to Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato. “DePaola’s jaunty storytelling pace and his snappy Irish phrases give this tale extra sparkle.” Publishers Weekly, starred review

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