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Enchanted Journeys: Fifty Years of Irish Writing for Children

Enchanted Journeys: Fifty Years of Irish Writing for Children

by RobertDunbar (Author), Aileen Johnston (Illustrator)

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    Hardcover 1997

    $3.24
Synopsis

The very best of the past fifty years of Irish writing for children, selected by an expert in children's literature. Includes Walter Macken, Eilis Dillon, Meta Mayne Reid, Patricia Lynch, Marita Conlon-McKenna, Tom McCaughren ...

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 255
 Edition: illustrated edition
 Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
Published: 31 Dec 1997
ISBN 10: 0862785189
ISBN 13: 9780862785185
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Prizes: Winner of White Ravens Award 1998.

Media Reviews

'An excellent choice in that it would have appeal to a broad spectrum and would encourage children to discover the beauty of the writing itself.'

-- Children's Books of Ireland

'Dunbar displays an admirable resistance to what is fashionable or trendy or second-rate. Every extract is an example of very fine writing, and his introduction is clear-sighted and authoritative ... Children who begin with this beautifully produced book will embark on many enchanting, enriching journeys.'

-- Times Educational Supplement * Times Educational Supplement *

'Wonderful, affirmative book.'

-- Seamus Heaney

'A superb little book.'

-- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *

'A good cross-section of the old and the new.'

-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
Author Bio
Robert Dunbar was a lecturer in English and children's literature, presenter of radio programme on children's books, and reviewer of children's books for Rattlebag on Radio One, The Irish Times and magazines. He also received the Children's Books Ireland award for services to Irish children's literature. Robert died in July 2016.