?Michael Collins is one of the most famous figures in Irish history. He became the most wanted man in the British Empire, a minister in the first Irish government and Commander-in-Chief of the army. This is an action-packed biography of a great Irish hero.
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'What a great way to encourage a young person to read ... presents a rounded appraisal for both Collins and de Valera.' * Irish Examiner * 'Detailed and well researched' * Inis * 'McDonnell writes well in a way that conveys a lot but will not lose a young reader's interest' * Books Ireland *
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Für Kinder
Interest Age: From 7 years
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978-1-84889-927-8 (9781848899278)
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Vincent McDonnell from County Mayo now lives near Newmarket, County Cork. In 1989 he won the GPA First Fiction Award and has since published seven titles for children, including his recent book for younger readers, Titanic Tragedy (2007). Many of his short stories are published and he has won numerous prizes. He has been writer in residence at a variety of locations and gives workshops and readings all over Ireland.