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| Book Reviews - Schools |
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| 17 Martin Street |
Marilyn Taylor
€9.99, O'Brien Press
When Hetty’s family move to Martin Street near Portobello bridge in Dublin, they’re not sure of their welcome. And next door, Ben’s family are not sure about their new Jewish neighbours: it’s The Emergency and they are suspicious of strangers.
But for Ben, the chance to earn a few pence is too great and secretly he does odd jobs for them. And there’s a bigger secret: Renata, a World War Two refugee, is on the run in the city. Hetty is determined to rescue her.
The web of secrets begins to unravel and there are lives at risk. Can Hetty and Ben overcome their differences and save Renata, or are they just meddling in things they know too little about?
A dramatic wartime story of prejudice, friendship, loss and courage, based on true events and lots of detail about Ireland during the World War II period. This book is a compelling story full of suspense, with engaging and very real characters, for readers aged 10 years plus who enjoy historical novels. |
| Little Witch Who Can't Spell, The |
Marie Burlington
€5.95, O'Brien Press
O'Brien Flyers: Yellow Flag - for readers six years and over.
Little Willow Witch can’t spell. Her magic spells are all mixed up. Then she finds a wand, a powerful wizard’s wand.
‘Oh no!’ meows Spooky her cat, as he runs for cover.
Little Witch and a powerful wizard’s wand spell only one thing and that’s … T-R-O-U-B-L-E!
And Spooky is right.
A funny and action-packed story with amusing and clever illustrations throughout, for confiden readers who can take on the challenge of a longer story.
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| Where's Murphy? |
Anna Donovan
€5.95, O'Brien Press
Panda 36: Purple Flag - for readers five years and over.
Murphy is Rory’s best friend. Every day they play together. But one day Rory cannot find Murphy.
Mam and Dad and Rory search everywhere. Then a phonecall comes: has someone found Rory’s best friend?
A heart-warming story in a domestic setting which children can relate to, with large print and simple funny text.
PANDAS support material available from www.obrien.ie/schools
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| Molly's Night Out |
Una Leavy
€5.99, O'Brien Press
O'Brien Panda Cubs 8: Orange Flag - for four years and over.
Molly cannot sleep.
It is too dark and too quiet.
And there are monsters!
What can Nanna and Grandad do?
Expertly designed specifically for very young children, perfect as a lead-up to the Panda series, for beginner readers or those just starting to learn English.
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| Hal's Sleepover |
Maddie Stewart
€5.99, O'Brien Press
O'Brien Panda Cubs 7: Orange Flag - for four years and over.
Poor Hal.
He wants to go to the sleepover party.
But he’s too small.
What can he do?
Granny has the answer!
A simple story for beginner readers or students just starting to learn English, perfect as a lead-up to the Panda series, from the author of Cinders and Bertie Rooster. |
| Something Beginning with P |
New Poems from Irish Poets by Seamus Cashman
€14.99, O'Brien Press
Now available in paperback at just under 15 euros for the very first time – this spectacular and highly acclaimed collection of specially commissioned new poems for children is already an established bestseller.
Featuring work by 103 leading Irish poets, this beautifully illustrated anthology is a book for the entire family to treasure - and reccomended for every primary classroom!
With stunning illustrayions, this magnificent anthology includes poems from: Seamus Heaney, Thomas Kinsella, Máighréad Medbh * Paula Meehan * Brendan Kennelly * Michael Longley * Rita Ann Higgins * Matthew Sweeney * Biddy Jenkinson * Desmond O'Grady * Richard Murphy * Nuala ní Dhomhnaill * Celia de Fréine * Cathal Ó Searcaigh * Frank McGuinness * Julie O'Callaghan * Tom McIntyre * Paul Muldoon * Dermot Bolger * Eiléan Ní Chuilleanáin * Frank Ormsby * Siobhán Campbell * Dennis O'Driscoll * John Montague * Moya Cannon * Peter Fallon * Mary O'Malley * Micheal O'Siadhail * John F Deane
Published by the O'Brien Press in association with Poetry Ireland. Supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
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| How Small Groups Can Raise Big Funds |
Jessica Ruston
£7.99, White Ladder Press Ltd
Publication date 29 October 2007
This is a fabulous book for adults and children alike, and is great to take on trip outdoors. It gives you great hints on edible foods found outside, what you should do, how you should behave. I think every home should have one to help them get the most of the trip to the local field, forest or similar - Heather McLean
Whether you’re in the rotary club, raising funds for the church roof, or trying to save the school playing field, it’s tough for small organisations without a professional fundraiser to generate the money they need for their campaign.
The big charities and organisations are so skilled at competing for money from the public pool; where does that leave the smaller groups who have a pressing need for funds? It’s more important than ever to generate interesting, eye-catching and fun ways of getting people’s attention and support.
Jessica Ruston has written How Small Groups Can Raise Big Funds to answer the questions all small groups should be asking. Who do you ask for grants and how? What are the most effective fund-raising ideas? Which ones don’t work? How to you organise the kind of event that will raise the money you need? Can you get a celebrity to endorse it?
As well as a good idea, fundraisers need a solid plan for executing it. How Small Groups Can Raise Big Funds has plenty of guidance on organising the fundraising, getting media interest, budgeting, and finding your way through the maze of regulations surrounding raising money for charity. This book has all the advice, ideas, contact details and guidelines that small groups need to raise money for good causes.
READER OFFER: books normally sell for £7.99, but we can do a special price of £6.50, inclusive of p&p, to anyone who rings the White Ladder telephone number of 01803 813343 and says where they saw the offer. There’s no closing date.
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