About the Author Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Belfast where she lived until she was eighteen. She is particularly well-known for her quintet of young adult titles about Kevin and Sadie and their love across the religious divide during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The series begins with THE TWELFTH DAY OF JULY. In 1998 Joan was awarded an MBE for distinguished service to children's literature. She lives in Edinburgh and is married, with three children and five grandchildren.
K**N
Fabulous
To give a lower rating would be an insult - this book is as informative as it is fanciful, and was a pleasure to read.Would recommend it unreservedly to children over 12years & adults too.
M**T
Great book
Great book
C**G
I love it
Very good read
