The Island of Ghosts

The Island of Ghosts

by EilisDillon (Author)

Synopsis

The Island of Ghosts is a haunting story that takes place on a remote island off the west coast of Ireland. When Dara and Brendan don't return from their sailing trip with Mr Webb to the Island of Ghosts, everyone in the village assumes they have drowned, except their sisters Barbara and Cait. The two girls borrow a boat and set out to find their brothers, but they too become captives of Mr Webb on the island.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
Published: 22 May 2001

ISBN 10: 0862787084
ISBN 13: 9780862787080
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
'A haunting story with a moving and chilling climax.' -- Books Ireland * Books Ireland *
'A fabulous story of fear, tension and mystery ... Essential reading!' -- Fingal Independent
Author Bio
Eilis Dillon was born in Galway in 1920. Abandoning a career as a professional cellist, she turned to writing for adults and children, quickly earning an international reputation for both. Eilis lived in Italy for six years in the 1960s, then divided her time between Ireland and California, until her final years which were spent in Ireland. She died in Dublin in 1994.