What should a young boy do when he discovers that his father is involved in the IRA? Who can you trust when an insane murderer is trapped on the same train you're riding? How can a Catholic child manage to fit in at a Protestant school in Northern Ireland? From the small towns and byways of rural Northern Ireland, this anthology of short stories from renowned Irish author Jack Scoltock provides a rare glimpse into everyday life in the midst of religious and political strife. From coping with family members in the IRA to the trials of Catholic children attending Protestant schools, these...
What should a young boy do when he discovers that his father is involved in the IRA? Who can you trust when an insane murderer is trapped on the same ...
Best Review This is an outstanding book, following the fateful flight of a young air crew fresh in from the States who ditched in the sea on their way to base in England, their subsequent combat stories, and the amazing rediscovery of their B-17 Flying Fortress "The Meltin' Pot" by divers just a few years ago. I knew one of the men on this plane--Lee Kessler--and shortly before he passed away he talked about how excited he was that his original plane had been located. It had been his hope to go see it. The book, by Irish author Jack Scoltock, is a great read certain to interest anyone with...
Best Review This is an outstanding book, following the fateful flight of a young air crew fresh in from the States who ditched in the sea on their way...
The year is 1689 and young Davey Alexander and his family are trapped with thirty thousand other Protestants within the City. Besieged by the Catholic Jacobite army, with hunger, constant bombing by cannon fire, disease and surrounded by King James and his army, will the Alexander family survive?
The year is 1689 and young Davey Alexander and his family are trapped with thirty thousand other Protestants within the City. Besieged by the Catholic...
