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Kevin and Sadie just want to be together, but it's not that simple. Things are bad in Belfast. Soldiers walk the streets and the city is divided. No Catholic boy and Protestant girl can go out together - not without dangerous consequences . . .
The second of Joan Lingard's ground-breaking Kevin and Sadie books
About the Author
Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Belfast where she lived until she was eighteen. She began to write when she was eleven years old and always wanted to be a writer. She is particularly well-known for the Kevin and Sadie titles, beginning with THE TWELFTH DAY OF JULY, which are set against the troubled background of Ireland. Joan was given an MBE for distinguished service to children's literature. She lives in Edinburgh.
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'Sadie! Sadie Jackson!' She looked round. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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'Sadie! Sadie Jackson!' She looked round. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book when I was in primary school. I loved the story then even at that age, and it has always stuck in my memory. I have decided to purchase the book again now that I am in my thirties and who knows when my children are a bit older this is a book I would encourage them to read also.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Well, i have read the whole series of Kevin and Sadie and this is the best one. I couldn't put it down and i enjoyed it very much so. I love Joan Lingard and I would tell EVERYONE to buy it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I've read all of the kevin and Sadie serise multiple times and I a always getting my friends to read them too.Even if you know what happens at the end of the book they are still woth reading. The books may be fairly out of date but they are my ultimate no.1! I would definatly recommend them and Joan Lingard. I have barly been able to put them down to write a review!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Refreshing take on Irish history!
A Brilliant childrens book that can be enjoyed by all ages. More emotionaly hard hitting than the first novel but deals with the same tough issues maybe in slightly more detail and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by EiryFairy
Barricades
This book is set in Norther Ireland amist the troubles with Catholic and Protestants. Introducing Sadie and Kevin, who against all the odds thrown at them want a happy peaceful... Read more
Published 15 months ago by M. Hill
Growing up with quality
When I was in 3rd year at high school our class read the playscript version of this book and I was Sadie Jackson. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Kosmo F
Good customer service
Another excellent book by Joan Lingard! I read these books as a teen and am only revisiting them now at 24. Read more
Published 19 months ago by odd socks
The Troubles in every sense of the word
This a story about a young couple from each side of the Irish divide during the Troubles. This was one of my favourite books as a young teenager and I decided to revisit the book... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Paula Pernickity
Nothing can divide us - except ourselves
Joan Lingard's sensitive and realistic portrayal of teenagers growing up amongst the troubles is an important novel that is both engaging and challenging. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2009 by Captain Pugwash
GREAT BOOK!
OK, yes you may have to understand The Troubles tp really appreciate the novel, but even so... I really enjoyed it, and would deffinately recoommend it to anyone who wants to... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2007 by A. Lawson
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this book was the best book i've ever read. it made me cry. i think you should definetly buy. i felt i was actually there. BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Published on 5 Dec 2006 by J. Leslie-Carter
An okey book
I had to read this book in school and I must say that I was disapointed in it. It barely took two chapters before I knew how it would end. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2005
Not enough bachground information
(Natascha)
I think it's well written and easy to read. Maybe a bit too many unknown words for the 10th garde. Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2005
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