Declan Someone
(The Journey of Declan Noone)
by Kate McElderry
ISBN: 978-1-9192526-1-2
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Kate McElderry’s Declan Someone – Foreshore Publishing
Steeped in Celtic lore and mythology,
DECLAN SOMEONE (The Journey of Declan Noone)
is a contemporary, coming of age story that unravels an ancient legend and explores shapeshifting. In search of roots and self-worth, Declan is desperate to become someone as he navigates neurodiversity and adversity, embarking on a wild and mystical journey.
Foreshore Books – Foreshore Publishing
Praise for DECLAN:
Prose drives this story forward and the book works at a very high level. The language and imagery are fresh and musical. The speaker’s voice is quiet, tender, enthusiastic, even disarming—a perfect fit for a coming-of-age tale. Crisp and well-crafted, the development of Declan’s character is beautifully sketched.
Jason Gordon, author of Many Appetites
Spellbinding with myth and magic woven into reality. Declan’s journey becomes our journey and one that matches real life with the ups and downs, challenges and advantages of ADHD.
Sean Murphy
Declan Someone (The Journey of Declan Noone) is a helpful story to young adults thinking they are alone, stupid or incapable with an ADHD, neurodiverse diagnosis. It reads beautifully and the play with words and language is really fun for young adults and adults to read.
Liz Cannon, CCC SLP, teacher
Powerful mindset work and teachable moments.
Sally East, MSc BSc PGCE GMBPsS, Southeast London Mind
Magical. Relatable.
Will, 17
A work of art.
Lorna H.
Kate McElderry’s coming-of-age tale beautifully captures the nuanced journey of building confidence from within and realizing one’s own potential. A must-read for any teen or adolescent with ADHD, dyslexia, or anxiety, who is struggling to find where they fit in, ‘Declan Someone’ is relatable, validating, and inspirational with neurodiversity, Irish culture, and complicated family dynamics woven together naturally.
Jessica Platt Eyring, M.Ed., LGPC
Psychotherapist, Terra Counseling
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