Gyrfalcon by Grace Wells
A unique adventure story about warriors, spirits and a lonely, brave boy. Gyr's life used to be simple: there was Mum, Dad and his little sister Poppy. But now all that has changed and nothing makes sense anymore.
'A beautiful story.. I had tears in my eyes reading this very soulful story' -- Catherine Ann Cullen, The Pat Kenny Show
'Wells has given us a striking début novel' -- Robert Dunbar - The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
'Exciting debut' -- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *
'Uplifting ... Seldom have I read such vivid and passionate descriptions of the environment' -- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *
'A very imaginative coming-of-age story ... Gyrfalcon will stir the imagination of its young readers' -- Leinster Leader * Leinster Leader *
'An ambitious work, which addresses the topics of divorce, betrayal and suicide in a manner suitable for its young audience' -- Inis Magazine * Inis Magazine *
'Magical and marvellous first novel' -- The Sunday Independent * The Sunday Independent *
'Wells has given us a striking début novel' -- Robert Dunbar - The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
'Exciting debut' -- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *
'Uplifting ... Seldom have I read such vivid and passionate descriptions of the environment' -- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *
'A very imaginative coming-of-age story ... Gyrfalcon will stir the imagination of its young readers' -- Leinster Leader * Leinster Leader *
'An ambitious work, which addresses the topics of divorce, betrayal and suicide in a manner suitable for its young audience' -- Inis Magazine * Inis Magazine *
'Magical and marvellous first novel' -- The Sunday Independent * The Sunday Independent *
Grace Wells is a writer and poet. Born in 1968, she grew up in central London. On leaving school, she began working in the film and television industry, ultimately becoming a freelance producer. Fuelled by her lifelong desire to write, and through a roundabout path, she came to Ireland in 1991. She now lives in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary with her two children.
Grace began working with people with special needs facilitating biography and poetry workshops. She has since become Literature Officer with South Tipperary Art Centre based in Clonmel. Gyrfalcon is her first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780862787653 |
| ISBN 10 | 0862787653 |
| Title | Gyrfalcon |
| Author | Grace Wells |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-09-10 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Prizes | Winner of Bisto Book of the Year -- Eilís Dillon Award 2003 2003 (Ireland) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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