Spirits of Wood Quay - Softcover

Geraldine O'Connell Cusack

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1439260605 ISBN 13: 9781439260609

Publisher: Booksurge Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Spirits of Wood Quay is a teen-age odyssey set in the Old City of Dublin in the year 2008. When Dennis O'Shea and Paul Hughes attempt to con old Michael Harrington out of a great treasure that is buried beneath his crumbling house on the banks of the River Liffey, they set off a train of events that catapults them into a terrifying world of Viking ships, warriors, slaves, and Gaelic chieftains. Not only do Dennis and Paul confront a past filled with plunder, war, and heroic feats, but they are forced to discover some disturbing truths about their own world of the present. Spirits of Wood Quay is a fast-paced thriller full of charm and wit. It weaves a powerful spell of magic and mystery that should appeal to the Harry Potter generation.

About this title

From the Publisher

The intriguing, colourful book jacket and interior illustrations will entice readers of every age - but particularly those between the ages of 10-13. This is an adventure story told with great flair and empathy.

From the Author

This is the first in a trilogy of books that take the boys of St. James's Secondary School back in time to the days of warriors and pirates and daring adventures. In the Wreckers' Cove, the boys will set out across the Irish Sea to celebrate the ancient feast of Samhain (Halloween) on the craggy coasts of Cornwall, but the hidden coves of Boscastle throw up far more than they could ever expect. Their final adventure in this series will take them to the mysterious world of Algiers, where they will be forced to confront the notorious corsairs of North Africa.

About this edition

• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1439260605
• ISBN 13: 9781439260609
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100
• Editor: Gretta Collins
• Illustrator: Kaniah Cusack