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Gift of the Pirate Queen

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I read this book when I was a in grade school, maybe 15 years ago. I read almost every book Giff wrote. This one was my favorite. It teaches empathy and strength. I loved this book so much, I went to a book signing and had Patricia Reilly Giff autograph it. I still have it to this day. Too bad you don't hear too much about her anymore.

At first I thought this book would be really boring, because I like newer books, but it was great! I think the auther should write a sequel telling what happinns to Grace and Lisa, the baby goats, and Fiona. It was really worth the time reading it!

Grace O'Malley is a mini mother figure after her family loses her real mom. Her younger sister, Amy, is diabetic and needs the constant reminding about not eating too many sweets to overload her system. Grace's father invites a relative from Ireland to come and stay with them and to take care of the family. This of course causes problems as Grace had been the motherly figure since her own mom had passed away. Fiona, the relative, tells Grace the story of Grania O'Malley, the Pirate Queen which is carried somewhat throughout the story. Grace runs into trouble at school when she breaks her teacher's favorite Christmas bell. The real conflict of the story is how Grace deals with her breaking of the bell and the character traits she displays. The newly formed family really comes together when encountering an emergency that really hits home. I felt this book did not have enough conflict resolution and while the traits of the main characters were believable they weren't what you would call exemplary. This may be a good book when discussing character education, knowing ahead of time that the problems and solutions are a bit outdated.

I read this book for a book report. I chose it because I read Lily's Crossing. This book is about an 6th grade girl named Grace. Her mother is deceased and she takes care of her father and younger sister Amy. Grace's father's cousin Fiona comes from Ireland to help the family. Fiona starts telling Grace and Amy a story about a Pirate Queen who is brave and strong emotionaly. Grace begins to wonder if she can ever be like the Pirate Queen.

it was very boring. Patricia can do better than this