DIGGING FOR PEAT in the mountain with his Uncle Tally, Fergus finds the body of a child, and it looks like she’s been murdered. As Fergus tries to make sense
What constitutes a ‘national literature’ is rarely straightforward, and it is especially complex when discussing writing for young people in an Irish contex
Exciting and skilful adaptations of a range of modern novels. New, innovative activities specifically tailored to support the KS3 Framework for Teaching English
Focusing on the mythological narratives that influence Irish children's literature, this book examines the connections between landscape, time and identity, pos
While much has been written about Irish culture’s apparent obsession with the past and with representing childhood, few critics have explored in detail the po