Cork's Late Late Toy Show star, Adam, launches first storybook

09/11/2024. FREE TO USE IMAGE. On Saturday (November 9th), 10-year-old Adam King launched his first book, ‘Farron’s Adventure’ at The Book Centre in Waterford City ahead of the City’s 12th annual Winterval Festival, with proceeds from the sale of the book going to the charity ‘Junior for Juniors’. ‘Farron’s Adventure’ is now available on https://www.thebookcentre.ie/ and at The Winterval Gingerbread House from November 15th. Pictured with Adam as he signs books are Niamh Butler and Ella Raftice. Photograph: Patrick Browne
After conquering the nation with his appearance on the Late Late Toy Show during the pandemic, Cork ten-year-old Adam King looks set to repeat the feat following the launch of his first book, Farron's Adventure, at an event in Waterford on Saturday.
Adam first appeared on The Late Late Toy Show, stealing the nation’s hearts with his virtual hug that he drew for his teacher and his medical team as they kept their distance during the Pandemic while supporting him in his education and managing his brittle bone condition (osteogenesis imperfecta type III).