The Guns of Easter (KCN)
Whelan, Gerard
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Main title:
The Guns of Easter (KCN) / Gerard Whelan.
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Imprint:
Dublin : O'Brien Press, 2010, 2016 rep. [1996].
Collation:
167p. Pbk.
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Notes:
"It is 1916 and Europe is at war : Jimmy Conway's father is fighting for the British Army in France. Jimmy dreams of becoming a soldier and winning glory on the battlefield. Then rebellion breaks out in Dublin and Jimmy witnesses the taking of the General Post Office. Soon buildings are destroyed and people are killed. His uncle Mick is among the rebels. Where do Jimmy's loyalties lie now?..." _ cover.
Dewey class:
JFCN
Language:
English
Subject:
Easter rising -- 1916 -- Dublin -- Fiction -- Juvenile literatureWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Ireland -- Dublin -- Juvenile fictionAward-winning title -- The Eilís Dillon Memorial Award : for Outstanding First Children's Book -- Ireland -- 1997Kerry Classroom NovelDublin -- Easter Rising -- 1916 -- Fiction -- Juvenile literatureDublin (Ireland) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction
BRN:
1832881