The Island of Horses
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BfK No. 69 - July 1991
Cover Story
The illustration on the front of BfK this month is the cover of The Book of the Banshee by Anne Fine (see Authorgraph for details). The book is published by Hamish Hamilton and we thank them for their help in using Derek Brazell's illustration.
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(Faber Children's Books)
978-0571161973, RRP £2.50, Paperback
8-10 Junior/Middle
Eilís Dillon's adventure story set on the west coast of Ireland, first published in 1956, retains its appeal. The story of two teenage boys who are attracted by the secrets of the Island of Horses is fast-paced and exciting - also very well written with vivid detail and description, convincing characters and a real sense of maritime community life. Recommended for able readers.
