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""A prizewinning import: sensitive, perceptive, and well-told."
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This work takes the reader on an epic journey through famine, hope and survival by a much-loved, award winning author. Sean and Annie have one chance to escape the potato famine and plague in Ireland. They survive a shipwreck and land safely in America searching for their father. But their new land is one of hardship and they live in poverty on the streets of Boston. However, their adventure is just beginning...they live on a steamboat and then join pioneers travelling across the prairies. Their music and dancing bring joy to all they meet, but their family torc brings both blessings and curses and thieves prowl to get hold of it. Annie and Sean must hang on to their torc - their family's survival depends on it.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent read, touching on historical facts, starting with the potato famine in Ireland and British rule, to the Irish immigrant boats to America, and the first settlers in America. I found this easy to read, yet not so simple that older children would be put off by the narrative. A lovely story with wonderful colourful characters.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Twist of Gold is an excellent book.I think the way he those to write about the journey of two young children travelling on their own from Ireland to America with all the ups and downs of it , fascinating. I found it very interesting and I felt I was actually in the book seeing everything that was going on inside. I think everybody should read this book, they will enjoy it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My sons (whos 9) teacher gave him this book to read. My son is a reluctant reader so we read a page each but I can honestly say that this book has really encouraged his reading. The story starts in famine stricken Ireland and follows 2 children who travel to America to find their father. It is a fab book which end each chapter with a cliff hanger willing the child to read on. I would recommend this book for 10year olds+ it has a fantasic story and is full of sad and happy adventures.
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Fantastic!
I really enjoyed reading this book including all its historical facts. I love M.M writing, it makes me picture the story very passionately.
Published 4 days ago by Carlos MM Teles
My teacher read it to us at school, and I had to go and buy it!
I remember when I was in Primary school about 8 years ago. At the end of class our teacher read us a book, and this was one of them. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. C. V. Murphy
Great writing for children
I've loved every single one of Michael Morpurgo's books that I've picked up since I first read Why the Whales Came many years ago. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Katie Stevens
a good read , simple fare
I bought this as it was a local Book Club choice . Its very easy reading. A well told tale of family mis/fortune and a satisfying ending. Read more
Published 21 months ago by JS
I loove this book. I will never ever forget it.
You must read this book. I love it. The story is amazing and emotional. I cried with sorrow, giggled with joy and fumed with anger. This book is very touching. Read more
Published on 13 April 2009 by S. Jones
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Twist of Gold By Michael Morpurgo
Have you ever been on an adventure?
Twist of Gold is an exciting book of the last two O'Brien children Sean and Annie who... Read more
Have you ever been on an adventure?
Twist of Gold is an exciting book of the last two O'Brien children Sean and Annie who... Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2007 by Bookworm
Brilliant
I thought this was one of the best books i have ever read, i got into it striaght away! really wonderful, i also recommend Private peaceful, also by Michael Morpurgo. Read more
Published on 15 April 2005 by "sugar_plum_fairy"
Brilliant
I thought this was one of the best books i have ever read, i got into it striaght away! really wonderful, i also recommend Private peaceful, also by Michael Morpurgo. Read more
Published on 15 April 2005 by "sugar_plum_fairy"
A great read for children
I read this book about 7 years ago and have never forgotten it. The story line is fantastic, and is a moving adventure. Read more
Published on 3 July 2001 by bubbleiciousbabe@hotmail.com
Enthralling book ideal for daily reading. Very good all over
When Ireland has the plague, Annie and Sean O'Brien Emigrate to America to search for their father, who went there about a year before to search for farming land. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 1999
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