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MORGAN LLYWELYN
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AWARD-WINNER
AWARD-WINNER
Cave of Secrets
Set in the 17th century,
this is a story of smuggling,
adventure and
Tom’s growing independence.
Tom is lonely in the
Big House, but he finds a
new family from whom he
learns all about the sea
– and about smuggling.
But can he abandon his
own family when they are
in trouble? And what is
the big secret his mother
has hidden from him all
his life?
‘Llywelyn has established herself as the leading writer of Irish
historical novels for children’ Books Ireland
272 pages
ISBN 978-1-84717-207-5/€7.99 pb
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Brian Boru
The story of Brian Boru, High King
of Ireland. As a boy, Brian and his
family suffered terribly at the hands
of the invading Danes. Brian has
sworn to have his revenge.
FREE Teaching ideas & Teaching Guide
online
Bisto Merit Award (Historical Fiction)
160 pages
ISBN 978-0-86278-230-6
€7.95 pb
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Pirate Queen
Grace O’Malley, pirate and trader, is
one of Ireland’s most infamous figures.
A thorn in the side of the English,
she lived an extraordinary, adventurefilled
life. The story of Grace and her
son, Tibbott, captures a lesser-known
side of the Pirate Queen, Granuaile.
Free Teaching Guide online
160 pages
ISBN 978-0-86278-974-9
€7.95 pb
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Red Hugh
By Deborah Lisson
Red Hugh O’Donnell, son of the
leader of the powerful clan, is
captured by the English authorities.
The story of his years in prison and
his daring escape.
Western Australia Premier’s Book
Award
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online
224 pages
ISBN 978-0-86278-604-5
€7.95 pb/Rights available EU (EL only)
AWARD-WINNER
Morgan Llywelyn was born in New
York but currently lives in Dublin.
She is an international writer of
best-selling historical fiction for
adults and children, two of which
are winners of the Bisto Merit
Award.
The Young Rebels
John Joe and Roger, pupils at
Padraic Pearse’s famous school,
are told they are too young to take
part in the fight for Ireland’s freedom
– but they become caught up in the
dramatic events of the Easter Rising.
A dramatic blend of history and fiction
set in 1916.
Free Teaching Guide online
224 pages
ISBN 978-0-86278-579-6
€7.95 pb/Rights available W
Strongbow
The tale of the famous Norman knight
who captured Dublin and married an
Irish princess – Aoife, the King of Leinster’s
daughter.
Reading Association of Ireland Award
Bisto Merit Award (Historical Fiction)
FREE Teaching ideas & Teaching Guide
online
160 pages
ISBN 978-0-86278-274-0
€7.95 pb/Rights available W
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Star Dancer
Suzanne and Ger come from different
backgrounds, but they share a love of
horses and a burning ambition to succeed
in the tough world of dressage
and showjumping. Can friendship be
part of that world?
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160 pages
ISBN 978-0-86278-331-0
€7.99 pb
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The Silver Notebook
By Enda Wyley
The notebook that arrives out of
the blue on Timothy Finn’s birthday
changes his life forever. It is a gift from
his father. But who is his father and
why has he suddenly entered Timothy’s
life? Timothy sets out to uncover
the riddle of his past.
FREE Teaching Guide online
208 pages
ISBN 978-1-84717-020-0
€7.95 pb
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