Blurb
WINNER OF THE SCBWI SPARK AWARD 2016
She was willing to sacrifice everything for her country.
He was willing to sacrifice everything for her.
'Make a difference in the world,' are the last words Maggie Gilligan's father ever says to her. They form a legacy that she carries in her heart, years later when, at the age of fifteen, she tries to better the lives of Dublin's largely forgotten poor.
'Don't go getting distracted, now,' is what Daniel Healy's father says to him after seeing him talking to the same Maggie Gilligan. Daniel is more than distracted. He is intrigued. Never has he met anyone as dismissive, argumentative... as downright infuriating.
A dare from Maggie is all it takes. Daniel volunteers at a food kitchen. There, his eyes are opened to the plight of the poor. It is 1913 and Dublin's striking workers have been locked out of their jobs. Their families are going hungry. Daniel and Maggie do what they can. Soon, however, Maggie realises that the only way to make a difference is to take up arms.
The story of Maggie and Daniel is one of friendship, love, war and revolution, of two people who are prepared to sacrifice their lives: Maggie for her country, Daniel for Maggie. Their mutual sacrifices put them on opposite sides of a revolution. Can their love survive?
WINNER OF THE SCBWI SPARK AWARD 2016
She was willing to sacrifice everything for her country.
He was willing to sacrifice everything for her.
'Make a difference in the world,' are the last words Maggie Gilligan's father ever says to her. They form a legacy that she carries in her heart, years later when, at the age of fifteen, she tries to better the lives of Dublin's largely forgotten poor.
'Don't go getting distracted, now,' is what Daniel Healy's father says to him after seeing him talking to the same Maggie Gilligan. Daniel is more than distracted. He is intrigued. Never has he met anyone as dismissive, argumentative... as downright infuriating.
A dare from Maggie is all it takes. Daniel volunteers at a food kitchen. There, his eyes are opened to the plight of the poor. It is 1913 and Dublin's striking workers have been locked out of their jobs. Their families are going hungry. Daniel and Maggie do what they can. Soon, however, Maggie realises that the only way to make a difference is to take up arms.
The story of Maggie and Daniel is one of friendship, love, war and revolution, of two people who are prepared to sacrifice their lives: Maggie for her country, Daniel for Maggie. Their mutual sacrifices put them on opposite sides of a revolution. Can their love survive?
My thoughts
Firstly, many thanks to Helen over at #TBConFB and Denise for my copy of the book, which I have voluntarily reviewed.
Through the barricades WILL BE in my top books post at the end of 2017. I feel that this book is worthy of that title. #top10
I really felt included whilst reading the book, which, as the reader, I find, is what really makes the book.
Through the barricades is a book you can read in just one sitting, though for me, I wanted to absorb the words I was reading, I slowed my reading pace down and read the book in a few sittings.
I never used to read historical fiction before Feb 17 and I have to say it is becoming one of my favourite genres.
I really want to praise Denise. The research, writing style, characters etc.. really shone for me. A truly awesome book and one that comes highly recommended by me.
Firstly, many thanks to Helen over at #TBConFB and Denise for my copy of the book, which I have voluntarily reviewed.
Through the barricades WILL BE in my top books post at the end of 2017. I feel that this book is worthy of that title. #top10
I really felt included whilst reading the book, which, as the reader, I find, is what really makes the book.
Through the barricades is a book you can read in just one sitting, though for me, I wanted to absorb the words I was reading, I slowed my reading pace down and read the book in a few sittings.
I never used to read historical fiction before Feb 17 and I have to say it is becoming one of my favourite genres.
I really want to praise Denise. The research, writing style, characters etc.. really shone for me. A truly awesome book and one that comes highly recommended by me.
A steal at 99p for kindle, what's to loose? - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Through-Barricades-Denise-Deegan/dp/1540695662/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_top?ie=UTF8
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