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Couldn't put this book down. A fantastic mix of emotions within this book. It's highly amusing which stops it from becoming morose. Very moving depiction of how the families of the hunger strikers ...
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Bog Child

By Siobhan Dowd

Published by David Fickling Books

Couldn't put this book down. A fantastic mix of emotions within this book. It's highly amusing which stops it from becoming morose. Very moving depiction of how the families of the hunger strikers were affected. Contains important aspects of the factual events during the troubles in Northern Ireland, an important reference of recent historical events. Also follows a second story of a child's body that is found in the bog by the main character, Fergus. Why was she there, what had happened to her? Suitable for teenagers, bit of romance, exam stress and teenage angst. Highly recommended!

Reading age: 12+
Interest level: 12+
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