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FLORIANA THE FLY GOES TO MARDI GRAS
Robert O’Halloran
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Floriana
the Fly Goes to Mardi Gras
Floriana the Fly Goes to Mardi Gras is a heartwarming, music filled adventure following Floriana, a tiny iridescent fly with a passion for playing her five-string banjo. Determined to share her music with the world, Floriana sets off from her sun-dappled bayou with her friends, Ali-Gator, Chris the Cricket, Ollie the Owl and Robbie the Raccoon, travelling to New Orleans to fulfil her dream of playing at Mardi Gras. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of magic, friendship and courage. Richly detailed with warmth and gentle humour, this enchanting story brings to life the joy of music, the spirit of adventure and the beauty of believing in oneself, making it a delightful read for children and the young at heart.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Floriana
the Fly Goes to Mardi Gras
Floriana the Fly Goes to Mardi Gras is a heartwarming, music filled adventure following Floriana, a tiny iridescent fly with a passion for playing her five-string banjo. Determined to share her music with the world, Floriana sets off from her sun-dappled bayou with her friends, Ali-Gator, Chris the Cricket, Ollie the Owl and Robbie the Raccoon, travelling to New Orleans to fulfil her dream of playing at Mardi Gras. Along the way, they discover the true meaning of magic, friendship and courage. Richly detailed with warmth and gentle humour, this enchanting story brings to life the joy of music, the spirit of adventure and the beauty of believing in oneself, making it a delightful read for children and the young at heart.
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Floriana
the fly and the festival of light
Floriana gets a mysterious invitation to attend the Festival of Lights deep in the forest, a Festival where Luna the lightning bug is the star of the Festival. The festival is orchestrated by Maestro Moth in which only the talented are invited.
Floriana sets off with her good friends, Ali-Gator, Ollie the Owl, Chris the Cricket and Robbie the Raccoon on a mysterious adventure where they will meet the Guardian of the Forest, and, once at the Festival of Lights Floriana has to compete to gain recognition.
Floriana and her friends will face a series of challenges, that only those that are worthy will overcome to gain the right path to the Festival of Lights.
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MEET THE CHARACTERS
Floriana the Fly
Floriana the Fly is no ordinary fly. Small in size but enormous in spirit, she shimmers with iridescent wings that glint like stained glass in the sunlight, flashing blues, greens, and golds as she zips through the air. Her large, curious eyes miss nothing, and her ever-twitching antennae are always alert to adventure, trouble, or the promise of fun.
Bright, brave, and endlessly kind, Floriana has a heart far bigger than her tiny body. She believes fiercely in friendship, fairness, and standing up for those who feel overlooked or small. While she can be a little impulsive—often buzzing into situations before thinking them through—her quick mind and even quicker courage usually save the day.
Chris the Cricket
Chris the Cricket is a bundle of bounce, beat, and boundless happiness. With springy legs that never seem to stay still and shiny green wings that double as his own personal instruments, Chris brings music wherever he goes. If there’s a quiet moment, he’ll fill it with a cheerful chirp-chirp — and if there’s a crowd, he’ll turn it into a party.
Always smiling (even when things go wrong), Chris sees the bright side of every situation. He greets each new day like it’s the best one yet, hopping from place to place with infectious energy. Dancing is his favourite thing in the whole world, and he can’t help tapping his feet, spinning, or moonwalking mid-conversation — sometimes without even realising he’s doing it.
Robbie the Raccoon
Robbie the Raccoon is a clever little rascal with a sketchbook tucked under one arm and a mischievous twinkle in his eye. Known for his iconic black mask and nimble paws, Robbie has an uncanny talent for appearing where he’s least expected — usually because he’s spotted something interesting (or snackable) worth investigating.
He loves to sketch the world around him, but especially enjoys drawing moments that make him giggle: Ali-Gator mid-tumble, Chris the Cricket caught mid-dance, or Ollie the Owl dozing off between words of wisdom. His drawings are wonderfully detailed, often revealing secrets others miss — sometimes to hilarious effect.
Ollie the Owl
Ollie the Owl is a wise old owl whose silvery-brown feathers have faded softly with age, giving him an air of calm authority and quiet kindness. His large, thoughtful eyes seem to hold a thousand stories, and when he blinks slowly, it’s as if he’s weighing the past, the present, and what might yet be.
Ollie speaks slowly and carefully, choosing his words as if each one matters — because to him, it does. He has a deep, soothing voice that makes even the most frightened creatures feel safe, and a gentle habit of pausing mid-sentence, as though listening to wisdom only he can hear. Though he knows many answers, Ollie rarely gives them outright. Instead, he asks thoughtful questions, guiding Floriana to discover the truth for herself.
ALI-GATOR
Ali-Gator is a baby alligator with far more enthusiasm than experience — and absolutely no idea just how small he still is. With chubby little legs, oversized feet, and a tail that seems determined to knock something over wherever it goes, Ali-Gator barrels through life convinced he’s already a fearsome swamp legend.
His bright green scales are soft and shiny, his eyes wide with excitement, and his grin a little too big for his tiny snout. Ali-Gator practices his “scary roar” daily, though it usually comes out as an adorable squeak, followed by an embarrassed cough and a quick look around to see if anyone noticed.
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Robert published Floriana the Fly and continues expanding the series with new stories and sequels.
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