The very best of the past fifty years of Irish writing for children, selected by an expert in children's literature. Includes Walter Macken, Eilis Dillon, Marita Conlon-McKenna ...
The very best of the past fifty years of Irish writing for children, selected by an expert in children's literature. Includes Walter Macken, Eilis Dillon, Meta Mayne Reid, Patricia Lynch, Marita Conlon-McKenna, Tom McCaughren ...
'An excellent choice in that it would have appeal to a broad spectrum and would encourage children to discover the beauty of the writing itself.'
-- Children's Books of Ireland'Dunbar displays an admirable resistance to what is fashionable or trendy or second-rate. Every extract is an example of very fine writing, and his introduction is clear-sighted and authoritative ... Children who begin with this beautifully produced book will embark on many enchanting, enriching journeys.'
-- Times Educational Supplement * Times Educational Supplement *'Wonderful, affirmative book.'
-- Seamus Heaney'A superb little book.'
-- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *'A good cross-section of the old and the new.'
-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *