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Direct Action For Kids!
Introducing a children’s book with a difference!
“Their lives are turned upside down when a luxury golf course invades their headland. The worms try to negotiate but their efforts are met with insecticide. Our long, wriggly friends have had enough! They decide to take action…
A story for children and (ssssssh) adults too.”
What The ‘Rich’ Dream Of …
The Old Head of Kinsale – Privatised!
In 1979, a millionaire property developer purchased the Old Head of Kinsale in Cork, Ireland for the measly sum of just €300,000. His dream was to build a luxury golf course on the headland and in 1997 that dream came true. Soon after, access to the traditional walks and wild coastline at the Old Head was restricted to ‘club members’ only. A popular campaign – Free The Old Head – fought back but the developer had the courts and the gardaí on his side. In effect, the headland was annexed for the exclusive use of a small group of wealthy golfers. Today it costs €30,000 per year for membership at the Old Head Golf Links. Alternatively you can pay Green Fees of around €1000 for the day. Think that wrong? So do we!
Rebellion!
We live here too!
The Worms That Saved The World was inspired by the campaign to keep access to the Old Head free and open to all. The story is about a community of rebellious earthworms who fight to save their home when a luxury golf course takes over their headland. The worms are in for a tough fight but it turns out that they are made of tough stuff. Worms haven’t been around on this planet for as long as they have with knowing a thing or two!
Solidarity, Direct Action!
Mutual Aid, Solidarity – It’s Our Best Chance!
Including thirty-five beautiful illustrations by artist Spark Deeley, The Worms That Saved The World celebrates solidarity, direct action and standing up for your rights. It’s a joyous book featuring ‘mutual aid’, collective struggle and guess what? In the end, the worms win! Here is a story for all the young people in your life and it can even be enjoyed by adults too!r
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Get A Copy!
We did it together!
Now distributed in England, Scotland, Wales and across Europe by AK Press!
In Ireland a list of shops stocking The Worms That Saved The World here.
Normally retailing at €10/£10
If you need more information, send up an email!
News about The Worms That Saved The World
Where To Buy The Worms That Saved The World
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€12 (incl. P+P) per copy to anywhere in the world!
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- Or contact us by email thewormsthatsavedtheworld AT gmail DOT com
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Bookshops
We are stocked at the following shops:
In Cork: Vibes and Scribes (21 Lavitt’s Quay) and Key Books (Quay Co-op, Sullivan’s Quay). In Kinsale: Bookstór. In Bantry: Bantry Bookshop (William Street).
In Dublin: Not available. In Tipperary: Sheelagh na Gig (Cloughjordan)
In Galway: Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop
In England: London at Housman’s Books (Caledonian Road, King’s Cross). In Liverpool at News From Nowhere. In Nottingham at Fives Leaves Bookshop.
In Holland: Amsterdam at Het Fort van Sjakoo.
In Australia: Jura Books (Sydney)
For UK & Europe-wide distribution please contact AK Press (Edinburgh, Scotland).
For USA, Canada and Worldwide distribution please contact AK Press (Oakland, California).
Free2Download
- About The Worms That Saved The World (PDF)
- Print and Display Worms That Saved The World Poster (PDF)
What People Have Said About …
“An inspirational story for children … entertaining and beautifully illustrated …”
Pet O’Connell, review in Evening Echo, Cork
“Everyone should get one of these books for children close to them. It is beautiful, refreshingly different with a very important message. I love it! You won’t have come across a book for kids like this….ever. A new trend hopefully.”
Niamh Leonard, artist, Cork
“… the characters in the book … reach out to people across the world …”
BookforLittles, USA
“I got my books in the post today. I love it!!! Will recommend it to all my friends and family.”
Maeve Caraher, Louth
“Looks charming. Look forward to sharing it with the younger generation.”
Noam Chomsky
If you are looking for something unique, new and really wonderful …
Charlie Byrne’s Bookstore, Galway
“An inspiring tale that celebrates all that is good about community and solidarity. Beautifully illustrated with colourful characters that will delight and charm and written in a style that will appeal to children and adults alike, this is a book that should be in every classroom and school library in the country. Its message that when we support each other we can tackle anything is delivered in a way that will appeal to children, and to the child in all of us.”
Gregor Kerr, primary school teacher, Dublin
“The mighty, the arrogant and the swaggering brought low by the humble worm — what’s not to like in this charming tale of working together for what’s right and good? Up the worms!”
Theo Dorgan, poet
“High quality production, a fun and relevant story. A very child-friendly approach to political activism.”
Letterbox Library staff
“A unique take on conservation and protest – strong messages told through a lively text and attractive illustrations – I like it!”
Inclusion Manager, Primary School (via Letterbox Library)
News articles about The Worms That Saved The World
- Interview for Perspectives on Anarchist Theory, No. 30 (2019)
- Interview with AK Press (Jan 2018, USA)
- Review at Book for Littles (Jan 2018, USA)
- Video coverage of our Dublin Book Launch (Dec 2, 2017). Audio only here. Big thanks to Andrew Flood
- Report on Cedar Lounge Revolution (Dec 2017)
- Review in The Irish Times (Oct 2017)
- ‘Indie’ book award winner: Announcement by The Carousel Aware Prize and Writing.ie Report
- Shortlisted in Ireland’s ‘Indie’ book awards
- Children’s book unearths a happy end … [Southern Star, Cork]
- Teaching children to stand up for what is right [review by Pet O’Connell, Evening Echo, May 12th]
- Review by Workers Solidarity Movement
- Educating young bookworms… with a Cork twist [Evening Echo, Cork]
- Row Over Old Head Inspires A Children’s Book [Irish Times]
- Rebellious Worms … in The West Cork Times
- Worms’ tale shows kids how to fight for rights [Liberty p28, May 2017, SIPTU]
Background Articles About The Old Head Of Kinsale
- Free Old Head of Kinsale – A Brief History (includes more links)
- About “The Worms That Saved The World”
- Interview in Look Left
Other Related Links
- New Luxury Golf Course Proposed for Coul near Dornoch in Scotland
- A Dangerous Game – the acclaimed film about the luxury golf course industry
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