Book description
A sequel to The Guns of Easter, which won the Eilís 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.
Gerard Whelan was born in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, and has lived
and worked in several European countries. After some time living in
Dublin, he has returned to live in his native Wexford. He is the author
of many books for children and a multiple award-winner. His first novel,
The Guns of Easter, won the Eilis Dillon Memorial Award for first-time
writers. Dream Invader later won the Bisto Book of the Year Award. He
has also been shortlisted for the Reading Association of Ireland awards.
Gerard is also the author of A Winter of Spies and Out of Nowhere.
