Amazon Paula's Page Category:  Children Publisher: Dragonfly Publishing, Inc. ISBN-10:  0975588842 Type: Fiction Pages: 20 Copyright: March 2005 Patsy wants to be a movie director. She directs everyone in the family, even her dog, Pippin. Her Shamrock Pageant is about to begin, but the star is missing. Can Patsy find another leprechaun and save the show? "Five minutes to curtain call!" shouted Patsy. But her Irish eyes were not smiling. Excerpt "Five minutes to curtain call!" shouted Patsy. But her Irish eyes were not smiling.

Tanya boudreau for TCM Reviews (03/2006)
"Five minutes to curtain call and the premiere of The Shamrock Pageant! Patsy, a little red-haired girl, is gathering her siblings together for her St. Patrick’s Day directing debut. Megan is ready to do the Irish Jig. James is ready to sing “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.” Liam the leprechaun is ready to---no, he’s not ready. He’s lost! Pippin the dog saves the day, in more than one way. Paula Blais Gorgas, the author of two young adult novels, has written a lovely children’s picture book celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you are reading this story to a group of children in a library or school, or just one-on-one in your home, this will be a popular story. A mystery involving a family; solved by the family! Big, colorful, cheerful illustrations reflect the author’s storyline and characters wonderfully."

Shanna Bartlett Groves (09/20/2005)
"A delightful interpretation of how one group of young people celebrates Irish traditions. Children will enjoy the book's 'little leprechaun' character."

Dee Gentle for Coffee Time Romance (03/2005)
"The stage is set and everyone is ready for the Shamrock Pageant. There is just one small problem: Patsy cannot find the leprechaun. You see, Patsy is the director and you cannot have a Shamrock Pageant without Liam, the Leprechaun. With the help of her sister, Megan, and her brother, James, they search high and low for the little leprechaun. When they find Liam, they fear the show may not go on. Never fear, Patsy has an idea that just might save the day. Little Lost Leprechaun is a charming story with a positive message. When Patsy has a problem, she does not give up. With its colorful illustrations and lovable characters, it is sure to be a much loved read aloud or a fun story for the beginning reader." ~ FOUR CUPS REVIEW