Winter of Spies

Ireland’s War of Independence: when the truth can get you killed

Häftad, Engelska, 1998

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Beskrivning

A sequel to The Guns of Easter which won the Eilís Dillon Memorial Award and a Bisto Merit Award.This books tells the exciting story of Sarah (Jimmy's young sister) and their family who are involved in the spying activities of Michael Collins during the War of Independence. Sarah, a young eleven-year-old, cannot figure out why her family is so neutral towards the war and why everybody is so secretive. A strong rebel herself, she wants to do her bit for Ireland. Then she finds out the terrible truth - and she too carries secrets which could cost her her life.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1998-08-17
Mått:130 x 196 x 13 mm
Vikt:145 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Läsålder:9-12
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN:9780862785666

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Gerard Whelan was born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and has lived and worked in several European countries. After some time living in Dublin, he has returned to live in his native Wexford. He is the author of many books for children and a multiple award-winner. His first novel, The Guns of Easter, won the Eilís Dillon Memorial Award for first-time writers. Dream Invader later won the Bisto Book of the Year Award. He has also been shortlisted for the Reading Association of Ireland awards. Gerard is also the author of A Winter of Spies and Out of Nowhere.