When eight-year-old Jason suddenly becomes the victim of some unfortunate - and unexplainable - pranks, his Grampa Mac suspects that Paddy O'Rourke, the leprechaun, is behind Jason's troubles. Grampa Mac introduces Jason to Paddy O'Rourke, just as his father once did to him, and he explains that knowing a leprechaun can be both a blessing and a challenge. As Jason celebrates the holidays with his family, he comes to appreciate that his life has changed forever.
Meeting Paddy O'Rourke is a fun-filled novel for young readers, and Patti's endearing and unusual characters are sure to capture the imagination of her audience.