Synopses & Reviews
In the winter of 1920 the War of Independence is raging in Ireland, and Dublin is a city in terror. This book tells the story of Sarah and her family who, unknown to Sarah, are involved in spying activities for Michael Collins during the Irish Civil War. Sarah, a feisty 11-year-old, cannot understand why her family is so neutral toward the war and why everybody is so secretive. A strong patriot, Sarah wants to help her country in any way she can, but she ends up more involved than she ever imagined and carries information that could cost her her life. This riveting, thrill-a-minute story brings to life Irish history, and the legendary spy gang of Michael Collins, for young readers.
Synopsis
A sequel to The Guns of Easter which won the Eil s Dillon Memorial Award and a Bisto Merit Award.
This books tells the exciting story of Sarah (Jimmy's young sister) and their family who are involved in the spying activities of Michael Collins during the War of Independence. Sarah, a young eleven-year-old, cannot figure out why her family is so neutral towards the war and why everybody is so secretive. A strong rebel herself, she wants to do her bit for Ireland. Then she finds out the terrible truth - and she too carries secrets which could cost her her life.