'a thrilling read for kids aged 10-plus'
Clare People 'a brilliant addition to this award-winning author's study of the great Jewish catastrophe, the Holocaust, seen through the realities of life in Ireland'
The Jewish Press Magazine 'Unflinchingly honest but radiating a belief in basic human decency, [Marilyn Taylor's books] make for an illuminating read for adults and kids ... Read morealike.'
Irish Independent 'definitely recommended for all History students'
History Teacher's Association of Ireland 'written with style and realism'
The Irish Emigrant 'an interesting library book for sixth class ... excellent historical notes'
InTouch Magazine 'Marilyn Taylor has made good use of her own Irish-Jewish insight producing a novel to make teenage readers stop and think about Irish attitudes towards the Holocaust, to Jews and to modern newcomers to this country.'
Evening Echo 'In its treatment of the threat of deportation and ethnic loyalty and prejudice, it touches in a gentle humane way on themes that are still very relevant today.'
Sunday Independent 'Taylor deftly weaves a tale of misunderstandings, secrets, anxiety and mistaken identity . . .evokes the period with carefully chosen detail.'
The Irish Times 'historically accurate and moving story.'
CBI's Bookfest Recommended Reading Guide 'The period detail and sense of place is lovingly recreated . . . utterly authentic'
INIS Magazine, Winter 2008 'will enhance any World War II historical fiction collection'
School Librarian's Magazine 'It is an engaging, historically accurate tale which is set only a few streets away from the Liberties.'
The Libery.ie 'Unflinchingly honest but radiating a belief in basic human decency, [Marilyn Taylor's books] make for an illuminating read for adults and kids alike.'
Irish Independent 'Taylor deftly weaves a tale of misunderstandings, secrets, anxiety and mistaken identity . . .evokes the period with carefully chosen detail.'
The Irish Times 'Marilyn Taylor has made good use of her own Irish-Jewish insight producing a novel to make teenage readers stop and think about Irish attitudes towards the Holocaust, to Jews and to modern newcomers to this country.'
Evening Echo 'a thrilling read for kids aged 10-plus'
Clare People 'a brilliant addition to this award-winning author's study of the great Jewish catastrophe, the Holocaust, seen through the realities of life in Ireland'
The Jewish Press Magazine 'The period detail and sense of place is lovingly recreated . . . utterly authentic'
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