Designing A Book

Designing A Book

Many teachers will be involved with writing books with their pupils for the Write-A-Book Project which is organised through many of the Education Centres around the country. Sometimes, a lot of work can go into the story element of the book with the result that the...
A Winter of Spies

A Winter of Spies

A sequel to The Guns of Easter, this books tells the exciting story of Sarah (Jimmy’s young sister) and their family who are involved in the spying activities of Michael Collins during the War of Independence. Sarah, a young eleven-year-old, cannot figure out why her...
Under the Hawthorn Tree

Under the Hawthorn Tree

This is the first book in the famine trilogy where the Great Irish Famine is recreated through the story of three young survivors. Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine. When tragedy strikes their family Eily, Michael and Peggy are left to fend for themselves....
Under the Hawthorn Tree Book Covers

Under the Hawthorn Tree Book Covers

  This Powerpoint presentation is for pupils to look at and respond to covers for various editions of Marita Conlon Mc Kenna’s award-winning book in countries around the world. It gives a little information on the book as well as question prompts. (.ppt file 401KB)...