by admin | Oct 27, 2016 | Book Reviews
I have recently finished the historical novel, Kings of the Boyne, by Nicola Pierce. The book was mainly about the famous battle, Battle of the Boyne. The chapters switched between four groups of people: – Gerald O’ Connor and his French friend, Jacques,...
by admin | Oct 2, 2016 | Book Reviews
“The Moon Spun Round – W. B. Yeats For Children” is a new illustrated book from the O’Brien Press. It features poems, folk tales, childhood writing and some information on W. B. Yeats and his family. Having been born and raised in the...
by admin | May 7, 2016 | Book Reviews
“Arrivals” by Brian Gallagher is a book about a girl called Ciara and her granddad who has just died. She goes to visit his home in Ontario, Canada. She is excited because he left her a letter. In the letter she finds a riddle. Together with her Dad, she...
by admin | May 7, 2016 | Book Reviews
“My Ireland Activity Book: The Wild Atlantic Way” – This book would be brilliant for keeping children entertained in the car if you are going on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is full of fun activities for children like word searches, crosswords, dot to...
by admin | Apr 12, 2016 | Book Reviews
Storm Weaver is about four friends who go on a journey between realms. They set out on a quest to kill the evil Queen Maeve – she wants to be the Queen of the Gods. They want to stop her because she will only use her powers for evil. One of the four friends...
by admin | Feb 29, 2016 | Book Reviews
“One Good Turn” by Brian Gallagher is about when the Easter Rising is just over and Gerry Quinn’s life is tough. He is living with his uncle. His uncle does not treat him well and he doesn’t know that Gerry took a jacket and got caught. Then...
