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'The period detail and sense of place is lovingly recreated ... utterly authentic' -- INIS Magazine, Winter 2008 'historically accurate and moving story.' -- CBI's Bookfest Recommended Reading Guide 'Taylor deftly weaves a tale of misunderstandings, secrets, anxiety and mistaken identity ...evokes the period with carefully chosen detail.' -- The Irish Times 'In its treatment of the threat of deportation and ethnic loyalty and prejudice, it touches in a gentle humane way on themes that are still very relevant today.' -- Sunday Independent 'Marilyn Taylor has made good use of her own Irish-Jewish insight producing a novel to make teenage readers stop and think about Irish attitudes towards the Holocaust, to Jews and to modern newcomers to this country.' -- Evening Echo 'an interesting library book for sixth class ! excellent historical notes' -- InTouch Magazine 'written with style and realism' -- The Irish Emigrant 'definitely recommended for all History students' -- History Teacher's Association of Ireland 'Unflinchingly honest but radiating a belief in basic human decency, [Marilyn Taylor's books] make for an illuminating read for adults and kids alike.' -- Irish Independent 'a brilliant addition to this award-winning author's study of the great Jewish catastrophe, the Holocaust, seen through the realities of life in Ireland' -- The Jewish Press Magazine 'a thrilling read for kids aged 10-plus' -- Clare People
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A web of secrets can risk lives …
When Hetty’s family move to Martin Street near Portobello bridge in Dublin, they’re not sure of their welcome. And next door, Ben’s family are not sure about their new Jewish neighbours: it’s The Emergency and they are suspicious of strangers.
But for Ben, the chance to earn a few pence is too great and secretly he does odd jobs for them. And there’s a bigger secret: Renata, a World War Two refugee, is on the run in the city. Hetty is determined to rescue her.
The web of secrets begins to unravel and there are lives at risk. Can Hetty and Ben overcome their differences and save Renata, or are they just meddling in things they know too little about?
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Marilyn Taylor writes for those in their early teens and her young fans have had a long wait for the follow-up to her award-winning "Faraway Home". They certainly will not be disappointed. "17 Martin Street" is, possibly, even better.
Like "Faraway Home", the story is set in 1940-41 but 17 Martin Street is in the area of Dublin near the South Circular Road where most of Dublin's Jewish community came to live. Many of Dublin's Jews have now moved to the USA, Israel and the UK but 17 Martin Street brings the era back to life.
I loved the old Dublin working class setting where the tolerance and decency of ordinary people are in stark contrast to the bigotry and meanness of their government. Part of the story involves a visit to a rally led by the great Jim Larkin against the anti-trade union legislation of the odious DeValera government - it brought a tear to my eye.
Taylor never patronizes her young readers. She never shies away from a difficult subject, from the sad death of a consumptive Dublin mother. to the ultimate diminution of humanity - the Holocaust. Throughout the story runs the theme of John Donne's "No Man is an Island" and it is a timely reminder that, regardless of age, religion or race, we are all one. Even at the worst of times, when the leadership is either malign or useless, there are people, like those who lived in Martin Street, who understand their responsibilities and behave with compassion and dignity.
As with all of Marilyn Taylor's books, her readers will enjoy a plot full of suspense and the innocent romance which is a hallmark of her work. I would strongly recommend this to adults too - it's an uplifting story, meticulously researched and interwoven with a wealth of information.
Like "Faraway Home", the story is set in 1940-41 but 17 Martin Street is in the area of Dublin near the South Circular Road where most of Dublin's Jewish community came to live. Many of Dublin's Jews have now moved to the USA, Israel and the UK but 17 Martin Street brings the era back to life.
I loved the old Dublin working class setting where the tolerance and decency of ordinary people are in stark contrast to the bigotry and meanness of their government. Part of the story involves a visit to a rally led by the great Jim Larkin against the anti-trade union legislation of the odious DeValera government - it brought a tear to my eye.
Taylor never patronizes her young readers. She never shies away from a difficult subject, from the sad death of a consumptive Dublin mother. to the ultimate diminution of humanity - the Holocaust. Throughout the story runs the theme of John Donne's "No Man is an Island" and it is a timely reminder that, regardless of age, religion or race, we are all one. Even at the worst of times, when the leadership is either malign or useless, there are people, like those who lived in Martin Street, who understand their responsibilities and behave with compassion and dignity.
As with all of Marilyn Taylor's books, her readers will enjoy a plot full of suspense and the innocent romance which is a hallmark of her work. I would strongly recommend this to adults too - it's an uplifting story, meticulously researched and interwoven with a wealth of information.
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