Daisy Chain Book IV by Joan O'neill
Beth Corrigan- granddaughter of Daisy Chain War heroine, Lizzie - knows nothing about boys, nor has she ever been interested. All the boys at her school are horrendous - particularly loud-mouthed Ryan and his sidekick Goofer. So when Alexandru, a couple of years older and a Bosnian refugee arrives to finish his studies - and take the lead role in the school production of West Side Story, Beth is surprised by the strength of her attraction for him. Alex has arrived without his family; he seems sad, but independent and outspoken. When Ryan's gang jealously pick him on, he stands his corner and fights back - only to be branded a 'gypsy' and a hothead by the townspeople. Only Beth and her family - traditionally champions of the underdog and a family of survivors themselves - offer Alex their support. But Alex is a troubled young man - and more worldly than the innocent Beth. When passionate kisses turn to something more serious, Beth feels out of her depth and Alex never seems quite within her grasp. The arrival of tearaway Tori, cousin to Beth, brings more trouble to the situation. Will Tori, unable to resist a challenge, be able to keep her hands off Alex? Is Doyle family history about to repeat itself?
DAISY CHAIN WAR: 'One of my all time favourite teenage books' - Robert DunbarA wonderful book about growing up.. beautifully written in prose that is warm as a sunset on a hot summer's day. - The GuardianThis warm and enchanting story of cousins growing up in Ireland during the war is going to become a classic. - The Daily ExpressA warm readable and gutsy irish novel for the 13+ - Newbury Weekly NewsWarm and gutsy... O'Neill's book is as skilfully plotted and as tightly written as any gripping adventure story... a persuasive and unsentimental read. - Sunday Morning Post
Joan O'Neill is a well-established, best-selling author of adult fiction both in Ireland and the UK. Originally published over in Ireland, the Daisy Chain trilogy has been in print since 1990.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340881781 |
| ISBN 10 | 034088178X |
| Title | Daisy Chain Book IV |
| Author | Joan O'neill |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2004-06-17 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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