by admin | Dec 17, 2018 | Book Reviews
“My Tale Untold” is an independently published picture book by the Friends of Sligo Gaol in conjunction with author/illustrator Wayne O’Connor. It was published to mark the 200th anniversary this year of the foundation of Sligo Gaol, a building which partially remains...
by admin | Nov 22, 2018 | Book Reviews
“You’ve Got a Friend” by Judi Curtin is about Eddie (Molly’s dad) who has come back from Africa. Molly’s dad had no friends. He could not talk to his brother. Molly and Beth wanted to find out what was the problem. They went back in time to see could they find out...
by admin | Nov 15, 2018 | Book Reviews
“Blazing a Trail” by Sarah Webb is an amazing, inspirational book that consists of great illustrations by Lauren O’Neill. I’d recommend this book for children 11 years and above. The book consists of Irish Women who revolutionised the rights for us girls and women...
by admin | Oct 10, 2018 | Book Reviews
“Island of Adventures” is a factual book about things to do in Ireland. I would recommend it to both families and adults. I would give it to children between the ages of seven and ten because it is quite easy to read. I could definitely imagine a tourist buying this...
by admin | Sep 20, 2018 | Book Reviews
The Pooka Party, by Shona Shirley McDonald, is a delightful and whimsical romp of a story. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it tells the story of a poor lonely magical goat or Pooka who decides to hold a party to reconnect with all his friends. The Pooka emails...
by admin | Sep 18, 2018 | Book Reviews
I was very excited on Tuesday when my teacher handed me “Kilmainham Gaol” by Andrew O’ Connor, to read and review. I love history and really enjoyed studying the stories of the famine and the 1916 rising which had strong links to the Gaol. This book is a reflection of...
