Friend or Foe by Brian Gallagher
When Emer Daly saves Jack Madigan from drowning it seems that the two children will be friends for life. Eight months later, however, they are on opposite sides in a life and death struggle, when Dublin city is torn apart in the Easter Rising. With their young lives in turmoil, what will come first friendship, family or loyalty to a cause?a great book for children looking to learn about the Easter Rising through fictionGallagher has created a thought-provoking and informative read, with just enough historical facts without letting the storyline buckle under the weight of heavy subject matter … A great book for both the school-room and for people with an interest in the time period themselves, Friend or Foe is a balanced, refreshing and entertaining book that stands out amongst so many others. Highly recommend
-- whatdanielledidnext.comdrama and adventure aplenty … informative, thought-provoking … highly recommended
-- Tuam Heralda fast moving and informative read
-- Sunday Independentbeautiful writing, great character development, fascinating … a page-turner that is difficult to put down … a compelling and rewarding reading experience
-- Voya Magazinelets readers draw their own conclusions about the political issues while showing that friendship remains more important than law. A lovely and well-written novel whose appeal stateside may be limited by American readers' unfamiliarity with this historic event
-- www.kirkusreviews.comGallagher is to be commended for deviating from the dominant narrative in his representation of the Rising … a refreshingly ambivalent reading of the Rising that will be welcome to anyone interested in Irish history
-- Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reading Guidewould make a great introduction to the historical period for young readers and could be very useful as a springboard for further learning on the period and I have no doubt it will be a popular choice in homes and classrooms given this and next year’s 1916 commemoration celebrations
-- gobblefunked.coma vivid novel on 1916 for senior classes … Brian Gallagher has written a fast-moving historical novel … this book would be ideal for the senior classes as an introduction to the Easter Rising
-- InTouch Magazinethis is a fast moving, exciting, and informative historical novel … this book will help teenagers to understand the Rising of 1916 and what formed the Republic … extremely well-written … by a skilled Irish writer, who sees both sides ... In an age when forgiveness and reconciliation are too rare in the popular media, it is refreshing to read of youthful kindness and courage, duty and family unity. This is the best children’s book I’ve seen
-- Historical Novel Societyan exciting adventure story … captures the atmosphere of revolution-torn Dublin
-- Irish Examinerthis timely historical novel offers an insight into one of the defining moments in Irish history through the use of strong fictional characters with whom readers can empathise
-- Evening EchoBrian Gallagher is the author of Stormclouds (winner of Fingal Libraries’ Battle of the Book), Secrets and Shadows, Across the Divide and Taking Sides, as well as four books for adults. He was a scriptwriter on RTÉ’s long-running drama Fair City. He lives with his family in Dublin.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847176318 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847176313 |
| Title | Friend or Foe |
| Author | Brian Gallagher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-03-02 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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