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A Winter of Spies Gerard Whelan

A Winter of Spies von Gerard Whelan

A Winter of Spies Gerard Whelan


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Zusammenfassung

Sarah becomes involved in spying for Michael Collins during the War of Independence.

A Winter of Spies Zusammenfassung

A Winter of Spies: Ireland's War of Independence: when the truth can get you killed Gerard Whelan

A sequel to The Guns of Easter which won the Eilis 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.

A Winter of Spies Bewertungen

'excellent, a good story related straight as good stories deserve, enjoyable at any age'

-- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *

'thrilling ... adventures set against a completely realised period city, and Sarah is a terrific heroine'

-- RTE Guide * RTE Guide *

'The picture of a city and a period characterised by duplicity and deception is excellently portrayed, as is Sarah herself, a remarkable feisty creation'

-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *

'An exciting adventure ... a story which will linger in the mind'

-- Best Books

Über Gerard Whelan

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 Eilis 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.

Zusätzliche Informationen

GOR001614433
9780862785666
0862785669
A Winter of Spies: Ireland's War of Independence: when the truth can get you killed Gerard Whelan
Gebraucht - Sehr Gut
Broschiert
O'Brien Press Ltd
1998-08-17
192
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