Farewell to Ireland Pb (Sparks) [Paperback]

Malachy Doyle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 1999 | Series: Sparks

This book is a simple, yet satisfying read featuring lively text and humorous black line artwork. Aimed at 7-11 year olds, the story provides a dramatic account of emigration to America.'

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About the Author

Malachy Doyle is a successful children's author. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Orchard/Watts Group (April 29, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749634480
• ISBN-13: 978-0749634483
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,020,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Malachy was born in Ireland, went to college in England, brought up his children in Wales and has now returned to Ireland, where he lives on a tiny island off the coast of County Donegal.
After spells in advertising and as a special needs teacher, Malachy turned to writing children's books. He has now had over 70 published and has won many prizes, including the Parent's Choice Gold Award and the Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Award (for 'Tales from Old Ireland'), the Nestle Children's Book Silver Award (for 'The Dancing Tiger'), the Tir na nOg Award (for 'Georgie') and the English Association Award (for 'Cow').