'As dusk was falling, the party drove back to Macroom. As they came up to the crossroads at Beal na mBlath, they unexpectedly encountered a group of republicans and in the exchanges, which followed, the commander-in-chief was mortally wounded.''Michael Collins has passed into history...' Though only thirty-two when he died Michael Collins had become feared by the British and a central figure in the fight for Irish freedom. In this short biography, Iosold Ni Dheirg, brings the life of Collins into perspective for young readers.Future titles in this series will include the biographies of Daniel O'Connell, Robert Emmet and Padraic Pearse.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
This is Book 4 in the Irish Heroes for Children Series. See all Irish Heroes for Children books here.
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