Red Hugh
The Kidnap of Hugh O'Donnell
Published on 1. August 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-86278-604-5 (ISBN)
Description
The extraordinary true story of Red Hugh O'Donnell -- kidnap, gaol, dungeons, escape
Ireland in 1587 was a tough place. The old Irish clans struggled desperately to hold on to their lands. With the Spanish Armada threatening her in the background, the English queen, Elizabeth I, set out to subdue them.
A few weeks before his fifteenth birthday, Red Hugh was captured and taken to Dublin Castle. He was held as hostage to ensure the good behaviour of his father, chief of the powerful O'Donnell clan of Donegal. After several years, one freezing winter's night the chance of escape seemed to come at last. But there were great risks ...
Ireland in 1587 was a tough place. The old Irish clans struggled desperately to hold on to their lands. With the Spanish Armada threatening her in the background, the English queen, Elizabeth I, set out to subdue them.
A few weeks before his fifteenth birthday, Red Hugh was captured and taken to Dublin Castle. He was held as hostage to ensure the good behaviour of his father, chief of the powerful O'Donnell clan of Donegal. After several years, one freezing winter's night the chance of escape seemed to come at last. But there were great risks ...
Reviews / Votes
'Well written, with pace and excitement. It is no surprise that this book won an award.' -- The Irish Times * The Irish Times * 'A true story and a ripping yarn.' -- RTE Guide * RTE Guide * 'Warring chieftains, castle dungeons, camaraderie and stoic endurance are all elements in this story of adventure and derring-do.' -- Best Books 'A true story, a ripping yarn, and a love story with Irish history.' -- County Donegal Historical SocietyMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 10 years, Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
174 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86278-604-5 (9780862786045)
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Additional editions
E-Book
09/2013
O'Brien Press Ltd
€5.99
Available for download
Person
Deborah Lisson is a well-known author of young adult fiction, living in Banbury, Australia. Her passion for the story of Red Hugh led her to research this book in Ireland. Her novel The Devil's Own won the Western Australia Premier's Award for Children's Fiction and was shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award in 1991; her book, A Place of Safety, won the Western Australia Premier's Award for Children's Literature in 1997.
Deborah's latest book, Truth Seeker, was published by O'Brien Press in October 2001.
Deborah's latest book, Truth Seeker, was published by O'Brien Press in October 2001.