by admin | Apr 8, 2014 | Book Reviews
This was an interesting book, which had a lot of confusing parts and was a little too magical for a historical book, but the characters were well made and it was good overall. The people were realistic and the attitudes of the youngsters were very detailed. But I...
by admin | Mar 11, 2014 | Book Reviews
Teideal: Na Bleachtairí: Taibhse Príomhcharachtair: Brian, Lakshmi, Tomáisín agus Síle. Coimriú: Tá fuaim aisteach le cloisteáil ó theach Lakshmi. Tá na bleachtairí ar an gcás, ach níl leid le fáil in aon áit. An dtiocfaidh siad ar leid ar deireadh, nó an é seo cás...
by admin | Feb 11, 2014 | Book Reviews
Aibítir is a new Irish alphabet book by Belfast-based printmaker René Mullin. It is a hard-backed book consisting of eighteen beautifully illustrated letters and words in a fresh celebration of Ireland’s unique alphabet. Each letter is displayed on the left hand...
by admin | Jan 29, 2014 | Book Reviews
When Damien asked me to review “Oscar Wilde Stories for Children” I was thrilled. I’ve always loved Oscar Wilde, his stories are full of beautiful images and morals, something I love in all that I read. This book is especially beautiful as the...
by admin | Jan 28, 2014 | Book Reviews
“A Rosette For Maeve?” was written by Anna McQuinn and illustrated by Paul Young. The setting was at a beef farm and at a village show. The storyline was there was a village show on and a girl called Lisa was training a calf to enter a best looking calf...
by admin | Jan 28, 2014 | Book Reviews
Colm’s Lambs, by Anna McQuinn and illustrated by Paul Young, tells the story of a newborn lamb that might not survive. I enjoyed reading this book because it’s funny, but at same time sad. I really liked the main character Colm; he is kind and good at farming and...
by admin | Oct 14, 2013 | Book Reviews
Title: Storm Clouds – New friends. Old differences Author: Brian Gallagher Publisher: O’Brien Published : 2nd September 2013 Main characters: Emma, Dylan, Maeve, Sammy, Sammy’s Da, Aunt Nan, Uncle Jim. Themes: Troubles in Northern...
by admin | Sep 25, 2013 | Book Reviews
The book we are reviewing is the first in the series called The Milo Adventures. Its title is “Milo and One Dead Angry Druid”. It is written and illustrated by Mary Arrigan. This book is about a druid, an ancient stone and two best friends. When Shane, (Milo’s best...
by admin | Apr 30, 2013 | 5th/6th, Book Reviews, Úrscéal Ranga
Is buachaill óg é Ailfí. Oibríonn a athair sa phictiúrlann agus tá a mháthair i dteach altranais , an-thinn. Is í Lindsí feiglhí an tí agus tugann sí aire do Ailfí. Tagann Ailfí ar Mharius sa scioból don chéad uair agus faigheann sé amach gur vaimpír é. Tá Ailfí chun...
by admin | Mar 13, 2013 | Book Reviews
I just couldn’t put it down! The standard of writing is brilliant! I would absolutely recommend this book to my friends. Thirteen year old Finbar is from Queenstown, Co.Cork. His father is the staff captain of a huge liner called the Lusitania. Finbar’s father has to...
by admin | Jan 13, 2013 | Bibliography, Book Reviews
“Rabhlaí Rabhlaí” is a collection of 31 traditional poems and rhymes “as Gaeilge”, a copy of which should be in every primary school in the country. It is especially suitable to be used in junior classes. Pupils in these classes will...
by admin | Dec 12, 2012 | Book Reviews
We really enjoyed this futuristic and funny book. It’s probably more suitable for boys than girls and those with an interest in space and science-fiction. The action is fast-paced and the illustrations really add to this. The plot is forever twisting but there’s lots...
by admin | Oct 2, 2012 | Book Reviews
Secrets and Shadows by Brian Gallagher is set during World War Two. Barry Malone is a twelve year old boy from Liverpool, sent to Dublin by his mother after the Luftwaffe air-raid in 1941. There he meets Grace Ryan – an outgoing adventurous Dublin girl forced to...
by admin | Sep 30, 2012 | Book Reviews
“The Demon Notebook”, published by O’ Brien Press, is the first book written by author Erika McGann. The book is about five girls who want to be witches. They try to cast spells but they never work until one day, after using a Ouija board, one of the girls...
by admin | Sep 4, 2012 | Book Reviews
“Leave it to Eva” is the latest book by the author Judi Curtin. This story is about a girl called Eva Gordon who is looking forward to returning to Seacove with her family for the second summer in a row! She can’t wait to see her friends Kate and Lily. Seacove is a...
