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Skimming: Fiction from Top Irish Writers
Robert Dunbar
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Description for Skimming: Fiction from Top Irish Writers
Paperback. A collection of contemporary stories from top Irish children's writers. Editor(s): Dunbar, Robert. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: YFU. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 196 x 130. Weight in Grams: 125. 8vo . Some light shelfwear otherwise a good copy.Signed and inscribed by the author
A new and contemporary collection of stories from Ireland's foremost children's authors, specially created for readers aged 10+. A mix of adventure, fantasy and incident, the stories focus on modern-day issues and are designed to be both exciting and thought provoking.
The authors included are: Stephanie Dagg, Eoin Colfer, Siobhán Parkinson, Pat Boran, Gerard Whelan, Maeve Friel, Gregory Maguire, Carló Gebler, June Considine, Mark O'Sullivan and Frank Murphy.
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
O'Brien Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Signed by the author
Yes
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9780862786601
SKU
KEX0280924
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Robert Dunbar
Robert Dunbar was a lecturer in English and children's literature, presenter of radio programme on children's books, and reviewer of children's books for Rattlebag on Radio One, The Irish Times and magazines. He also received the Children's Books Ireland award for services to Irish children's literature. Robert died in July 2016.
Reviews for Skimming: Fiction from Top Irish Writers
'Dunbar gathers together a dozen stories by top Irish authors and there isn't a child anywhere who wouldn't find something of interest here: fairies, animals, bullying, mystery, rivalries.'
Niall MacMonagle - The Irish Times
The Irish Times
'Something for everyone.'
Kidstuff - The RTE Guide 'Whatever story you choose, it will not disappoint ... Definitely one ... Read more
Niall MacMonagle - The Irish Times
The Irish Times
'Something for everyone.'
Kidstuff - The RTE Guide 'Whatever story you choose, it will not disappoint ... Definitely one ... Read more