The Lantern Moon by Maeve Friel
Stylish historical fiction from a major name in Irish children's literature
Life is not easy for children in 1811. Annie Spears is a maid at Dinham house where Lucien Bonaparte is on parole. Her brother William makes silk top-hats for the mad hatter, while her little sister works as a glove-maker for the despicable Leonard Evans. They have not heard from their father since he was transported to Australia years ago. When a fire destroys the Spears home and William and Annie are accused of theft, they take to the hills with Sam, the chimney sweep, trying to make their way to the sea--but great danger and deceptions lie ahead.
'Maeve Friel's children's novels are written with style - The Lantern Moon is one of her very best titles, vigorously bringing history and its cast of credible characters and incidents assuredly to life' - Robert Dunbar, commentator on children's books and reading
Friel, Maeve: - Maeve Friel was born in Northern Ireland. She worked as a teacher, a translator, a secretary and a tour guide before taking up full time writing. Friel is the author of 19 books for children, including Charlie's Story, the Witch In Training series, and the Tiger Lily trilogy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848409439 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848409435 |
| Title | The Lantern Moon |
| Author | Maeve Friel |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little Island |
| Year published | 2010-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 163 |
| Prizes | Winner of Bisto Merit Award 1997 (Ireland) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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