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After losing their beloved mother, the Devlin sisters need each other
more than ever.
After losing their beloved mother, the Devlin sisters need each other
more than ever.
For over a century British authors have been writing about the Antarctic for child readers, yet this body of literature has never been explored in detail. Antarctica in British Children's Literature examines this field for the first time, identifying the dominant genres and recurrent themes and tropes while interrogating how this landscape has been constructed as a wilderness within British literature for children. The text is divided into two sections. Part I focuses on the stories of early-twentieth-century explorers such as Robert F. Scott and Ernest Shackleton. Antarctica in British Children's Literature highlights the impact of children's literature on the expedition writings of Robert Scott, including the influence of Scott's close friend, author J.M. Barrie. The text also reveals the important role of children's literature in the contemporary resurgence of interest in Scott's long-term rival Ernest Shackleton. Part II focuses on fictional narratives set in the Antarctic, including early-twentieth-century whaling literature, adventure and fantasy texts, contemporary animal stories and environmental texts for children. Together these two sections provide an insight into how depictions of this unique continent have changed over the past century, reflecting transformations in attitudes towards wilderness and wild landscapes.
For over a century British authors have been writing about the Antarctic for child readers, yet this body of literature has never been explored in detail. Antarctica in British Children's Literature examines this field for the first time, identifying the dominant genres and recurrent themes and tropes while interrogating how this landscape has been constructed as a wilderness within British literature for children. The text is divided into two sections. Part I focuses on the stories of early-twentieth-century explorers such as Robert F. Scott and Ernest Shackleton. Antarctica in British Children's Literature highlights the impact of children's literature on the expedition writings of Robert Scott, including the influence of Scott's close friend, author J.M. Barrie. The text also reveals the important role of children's literature in the contemporary resurgence of interest in Scott's long-term rival Ernest Shackleton. Part II focuses on fictional narratives set in the Antarctic, including early-twentieth-century whaling literature, adventure and fantasy texts, contemporary animal stories and environmental texts for children. Together these two sections provide an insight into how depictions of this unique continent have changed over the past century, reflecting transformations in attitudes towards wilderness and wild landscapes.
'A charming, laugh-out-loud read' - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2021 Three couples. One therapist's couch ... Alice and Niall used to be lovers, best friends and parents, in that order. Now they're no longer on the same page or even reading from the same book. Ann thought when she and Ken retired, it would be their second spring. Instead, it feels more like an icy winter. Orla is falling in love with boyfriend Paul, but her complicated past makes her unsure if she can ever be intimate with anyone. Three couples find themselves telling a stranger about the most private part of their lives - their hopes, their disappointments, their awkward realisations. Can they learn to be honest with each other? And what life-changing decisions will be made when they do? 'Such a joy to read . . . a brilliant book' - CLAIRE BYRNE 'Moriarty has perfected the fine dance between light and shade, turning some of the most substantial and challenging of life's realities into compelling, companionable reads' - IRISH INDEPENDENT
'It's GREAT! Thought-provoking, gripping and moving' Marian Keyes 'It will crawl under your skin, refusing to let go. A heart-breaking read' Sunday Independent ___________ Sarah loves being a mother - it defines her. Every year she writes a birthday letter of love to her adored daughter, Izzy, now seven. And after she falls pregnant, she promises Izzy that the arrival of a baby brother will make their family complete. So when she collapses a few months later, the safe happy life Izzy knows is shattered. With Sarah's future, and the future of her pregnancy, in their hands, her husband and sister disagree fiercely about her treatment. The once close family starts to fall apart. The clock is ticking, and the doctors need a decision. Can those who love Sarah get beyond the fog of grief and anger to figure out what's for the best? Can they ever forgive each other for the decisions they make? Will Izzy lose everything she knows and loves? ___________ 'Compelling, deeply moving and heartbreaking ... a must-read' Woman's Way 'Might be her finest novel yet' Irish Examiner 'What a devastating, gorgeous read' Emily Hourican 'I need a therapy session after reading Seven Letters - I'm an emotional wreck!' Margaret Madden, Bleach House Library
'There is warmth and heart aplenty in this delicately told story' Daily Mail Moving back in with her dad was not part of Kate's plan. Blindsided by her husband's affair and the break-up of their family, Kate must balance the needs of three very different children - solo. Seven-year-old Bobby is having meltdowns at school. Eighteen-year-old Luke vows that he'll never speak to his father again. And sweet middle-child Jess, always the peacemaker, is just trying to cheer everyone up as best she can. But when Jess is diagnosed with cancer, Kate's resilience is put to the ultimate test. She knows she has to put aside her own hurt and do what is best for her little girl. But maybe doing the right thing means doing the unthinkable? 'A heart-warming and a heart-breaking story, beautifully written and sensitive ... compelling' Woman's Way 'A fascinating exploration of difficult subjects ... Moriarty writes with compelling authority' Irish Times 'OMG! I'm an emotional wreck after reading this novel, probably not helped by the fact that I pulled an all-nighter to finish it ... I just could not put it down' Eileen Dunne, RTE __________ Praise for Sinead Moriarty: 'Heartfelt and deeply moving ... I couldn't put it down.' Susan Lewis 'Intriguing and thought provoking ... a great read.' Katie Fforde 'Gripping and thought-provoking - I was desperate to discover how it would pan out!' Paige Toon 'We ate this fabulous story up - 4 stars' Heat magazine 'Love, lies and longing - this has it all - 4 stars' Woman magazine 'Intriguing - a dramatic twist in the tale will keep you engrossed.' Candis
When Riley's dad dies suddenly, leaving behind a mountain of debt, the life she's used to starts to crumble around her. Suddenly finding herself homeless, Riley tries to keep up appearances at school, hiding the truth from her lovely but clueless friend Sophie, and spiteful, suspicious Vanessa. But as strangers step up to help her and her mum, Riley realises that sometimes it is those you least expect who will change your life for the better ... A timely and thought-provoking new story for young readers from one of Ireland's best-loved storytellers. 'A deeply moving book' Claire Hennessy, Irish Times 'Sinead brings the same warmth, wit and level of understanding life when you're in that in-between age to her second novel.' Belfast Telegraph
When Riley's dad dies suddenly, leaving behind a mountain of debt, the life she's used to starts crumbling around her. Suddenly finding herself homeless, Riley tries to keep up appearances at school, hiding the truth from her lovely but clueless friend Sophie and spiteful, suspicious Vanessa. But as strangers step up to help her and her mum, Riley realises that sometimes it is those you least expect who will change your life for the better ... The Truth About Riley is the timely and thought-provoking new story for young readers from one of Ireland's best-loved storytellers.
'A charming, laugh-out-loud read' - SUNDAY INDEPENDENT SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2021 Three couples. One therapist's couch ... Alice and Niall used to be lovers, best friends and parents, in that order. Now they're no longer on the same page or even reading from the same book. Ann thought when she and Ken retired, it would be their second spring. Instead, it feels more like an icy winter. Orla is falling in love with boyfriend Paul, but her complicated past makes her unsure if she can ever be intimate with anyone. Three couples find themselves telling a stranger about the most private part of their lives - their hopes, their disappointments, their awkward realisations. Can they learn to be honest with each other? And what life-changing decisions will be made when they do? 'Such a joy to read . . . a brilliant book' - CLAIRE BYRNE 'Moriarty has perfected the fine dance between light and shade, turning some of the most substantial and challenging of life's realities into compelling, companionable reads' - IRISH INDEPENDENT
Sarah loves being a mother - it defines her. Every year she writes a birthday letter of love to her adored daughter, Izzy, now seven. And after she falls pregnant, she promises Izzy that the arrival of a baby brother will make their family complete. So when she collapses a few months later, the safe happy life Izzy knows is shattered. With Sarah's future, and the future of her pregnancy, in their hands, her husband and sister disagree fiercely about her treatment. The once close family starts to fall apart. The clock is ticking, and the doctors need a decision. Can those who love Sarah get beyond the fog of grief and anger to figure out what's for the best? Can they ever forgive each other for the decisions they make? Will Izzy lose everything she knows and loves?
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'Give yourself a break from the doom and gloom and get stuck into this cracker of a novel' Image It's been years since Julie had a full night's sleep. She's devoted to her family, but with four boys under five, it can be easier to relate to strangers in an online mums' forum than her glamorous sisters. High-flying lawyer Louise has been independent since turning eighteen. After one drunken mistake leads to consequences way outside of her comfort zone, can she finally ask her sisters for help? And gorgeous Sophie's diamonds-and-champagne lifestyle is falling apart at the seams. She can hardly bring herself to tell the other two how bad things are. The Devlins might not always see eye to eye, but they might have more in common than they think . . . 'Moving, disarmingly honest and at times laugh-out-loud funny' Sunday Times 'Witty, touching, easy to read . . . I thought I might like this one, but I really and truly loved it' thebookbag.co.uk 'The inevitable comparisons with Marian Keyes are justified and well deserved ... a brilliant book . . . You'll identify with elements of all the characters, guffaw in parts and scowl in others' Heat 'Anyone with a sister will identify with this . . . funny and touching story' Closer
Family life is enough of a juggle without ... The In-Laws
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