by admin | Oct 23, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
This is the final book in the famine trilogy. For Eily, Michael and Peggy the memory of the famine is still strong. But Mary-Brigid, Eily’s first child, has the future to look forward to. What kind of future is it? Ireland is in turmoil, with evictions,...
by admin | Oct 23, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
Karl and Rosa’s family watch in horror as Hitler’s troops parade down the streets of their home city — Vienna. It has become very dangerous to be a Jew in Austria, and after their uncle is sent to Dachau, Karl and Rosa’s parents decide to send...
by admin | Oct 23, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
This is a book of historical fiction for children with a personalised account of the life of Brian Boru, from his childhood in the midst of a large warrior family to his final role as High King of Ireland. This book by Morgan Llywelyn is aimed at pupils in senior...
by admin | Oct 14, 2010 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, History
The Story of Ireland recounts the entire history of Ireland from the ice age to the present day . It tells the story of the whole island and its people. The book’s 27 chapters chronicle invasions, wars, Christianity, famine and a divided island, mixed with tales of...
by admin | Oct 14, 2010 | 3rd/4th, History
The Story of Ireland recounts the entire history of Ireland from the ice age to the present day . It tells the story of the whole island and its people. The book’s 27 chapters chronicle invasions, wars, Christianity, famine and a divided island, mixed with tales of...
