The Lost Island Eilis Dillon

Name: The Lost Island By Eilis Dillon
SKU: 9780862781187
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The Lost Island by Eilis Dillon

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New edition of the award-winning novel. The lost island is a mystery. No-one knows where it is - or whether it exists. Michael's father set out to find the island, but never returned. Now it is Michael's turn.

The Lost Island Summary

The Lost Island by Eilis Dillon

New edition of the award-winning novel. The lost island is a mystery. No-one knows where it is -- or whether it exists. But everyone knows that some great reward is to be found there by anyone brave enough to seek it.

Michael's father set out to find the lost island, but never returned. Now it is Michael's turn. He gets a boat and, with his friend, Joe, sets off across unknown seas to try to discover the island's long-lost secret. This adventure story is set off the magical West Coast of Ireland

The Lost Island Reviews

'As original and as full of apprehensive suspense as a Graham Greene entertainment for grown-ups.' -- New Statesman
'A superb book. Full marks.' -- Irish Independent * Irish Independent *
'Full of irresistible magic.' -- Bristol Observer
'The action is non-stop. ... a cast of vividly-drawn characters. Superb illustrations by David Rooney add greatly to the pleasure of this book.' -- Tony Hickey - Village Magazine * Village Magazine *

About Eilis Dillon

Eilis Dillon was born in Galway in 1920. Abandoning a career as a professional cellist, she turned to writing for adults and children, quickly earning an international reputation for both. Eilis lived in Italy for six years in the 1960s, then divided her time between Ireland and California, until her final years which were spent in Ireland. She died in Dublin in 1994.

Additional information

Sku

GOR001607375

ISBN 13

9780862781187

ISBN 10

0862781183

Title

The Lost Island by Eilis Dillon

Author

Eilis Dillon

Condition

Used - Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

O'Brien Press Ltd

Year published

1986-12-01

Number of pages

208

Prizes

Winner of Bisto Book of the Year Award 2000 (Ireland)

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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us