Winner of the Bisto Book of the Year Award and the Reading Association of Ireland Award.
THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
Book 2: the Louise trilogy
France, 1792. As revolution sweeps through his country, Gaston Morteau, a lieutenant in the Hussars, rescues the painting of Louise from a canal in Holland. Louise becomes a very real presence in his life, sharing his experiences: the trauma of war, and his meeting with Napoleon. When Gaston is forced to give up the portrait to the devious Count du Bois, Louise becomes embroiled in a tale of political intrigue and Gothic horror.
THE CINNAMON TREE
When she steps on a landmine, Yola Abonda’s leg is shattered, and with it her dreams for the future. Who will want her now? Yola travels to Ireland for treatment and makes a special friend – Fintan. She returns home with a mission: to do all she can to end the menace of landmines.
KATIE’S WAR
When Katie’s father returns from the Great War he is suffering from shell-shock. Four years later, he has almost recovered, but now Ireland is on the brink of civil war. There are divided loyalties in Katie’s family – how can Katie make a choice? Who is right?
Winner of the Peter Pan Award (IBbY Sweden)