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The Ghost of Grania O'Malley
By Morpurgo, Michael
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-67086-861-2
- Publisher
- New York : Viking, 1996.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 1996
Gr 4-6 Realism and fantasy are artfully blended in this novel set on an island off the Irish coast. Jessie struggles with cerebral palsy, but her hardest battle is against those who continually remind her of her limitations. Unbeknownst to anyone, she climbs the Big Hill that dominates Clare Island. There she appreciates the splendid view and feels the magic of a special place. There, too, she hears for the first time the voice of the long-dead female pirate, Grania O'Malley. Jessie's...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
