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Case Of The Vanishing Painting
Brian Gallagher
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Description for Case Of The Vanishing Painting
paperback.
A valuable painting leaves the train station in Galway in a guarded carriage. When the train arrives in Dublin, the painting is gone.
Suspicion immediately falls on Mr Kavanagh, the train’s guard. Twins Deirdre and Tim know their father isn’t the thief, and they’re determined to find out who is.
Along with their friend Joe, they race against time to track down the painting … but as they close in on the thief they find themselves up against powerful enemies. Soon the children are battling not just to clear Mr Kavanagh’s name – but for their very lives!
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2024
Publisher
The O'Brien Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781788493918
SKU
69781788493918
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-2
About Brian Gallagher
BRIAN GALLAGHER was born in Dublin. He is a full-time writer whose plays and short stories have been produced in Ireland, Britain and Canada. He has worked extensively in radio and television, writing many dramas and documentaries. Brian is the author of four adult novels, and his other books of historical fiction for young readers are Winds of Change set against the backdrop of Land League agitation, evictions and boycotting in 1880's Ireland; One Good Turn and Friend or Foe – both set in Dublin in 1916; Stormclouds, which takes place in Northern Ireland during the turbulent summer of 1969; Secrets and Shadows, a spy novel that begins with the North Strand bombings during the Second World War; Taking Sides, about the Irish Civil War; Across the Divide, set during the 1913 Lockout; Arrivals, a time-slip novel set between modern and early-twentieth-century Ontario, and Pawns, set during Ireland’s War of Independence. Brian lives with his family in Dublin. Find out more about Brian's books at briangallagherwriter.com
Reviews for Case Of The Vanishing Painting
Overall a very rewarding and enjoyable story that is sure to make children aged 9+ to feel part of the adventure. Highlighting the wisdom and strength of children, this is a book full of wonderful language that is sure to fuel its readers literacy and reading skills
ChildrensBooksIreland.ie A well-plotted crime story with a distinctive setting and appealing cast, this has much to offer young readers
Books for Keeps twists and turns aplenty keep this historical fiction action-packed, while Gallagher’s masterful recreation of early 20th century Dublin adds atmosphere to this nail-biting mystery
Irish Examiner a thrilling adventure
Armadillo Magazine Accurate glimpses into the world of 1911 Dublin combine with masterful characterisation throughout and perfect plot developments and twists that will hold the attention of any reader. It is compelling reading; fast-paced, intriguing, clever, dramatic twists and turns, brave, loyal, full of friendship…. It’s everything you want in a mystery…or in historical fiction, for that matter. Simply wonderful!
Fallen Star Stories Brian Gallagher, author of children’s historical fiction including Across the Divide and Secrets and Shadows, sets this fast-flowing mystery in his home city of Dublin and surrounds, threading the Holmes and Watson-style sleuthing with themes of friendship, grief, and loyalty
Irish Examiner rooted in Dublin, the novel brings the city to life throughout, as the action follows a typical Holmes and Watson style. An enjoyable story highlighting the wisdom and strength of children
Children's Books Ireland’s Annual Reading Guide 2024
ChildrensBooksIreland.ie A well-plotted crime story with a distinctive setting and appealing cast, this has much to offer young readers
Books for Keeps twists and turns aplenty keep this historical fiction action-packed, while Gallagher’s masterful recreation of early 20th century Dublin adds atmosphere to this nail-biting mystery
Irish Examiner a thrilling adventure
Armadillo Magazine Accurate glimpses into the world of 1911 Dublin combine with masterful characterisation throughout and perfect plot developments and twists that will hold the attention of any reader. It is compelling reading; fast-paced, intriguing, clever, dramatic twists and turns, brave, loyal, full of friendship…. It’s everything you want in a mystery…or in historical fiction, for that matter. Simply wonderful!
Fallen Star Stories Brian Gallagher, author of children’s historical fiction including Across the Divide and Secrets and Shadows, sets this fast-flowing mystery in his home city of Dublin and surrounds, threading the Holmes and Watson-style sleuthing with themes of friendship, grief, and loyalty
Irish Examiner rooted in Dublin, the novel brings the city to life throughout, as the action follows a typical Holmes and Watson style. An enjoyable story highlighting the wisdom and strength of children
Children's Books Ireland’s Annual Reading Guide 2024