Adventure books from Ireland
Recommended adventure books (4)
Travel the world without leaving your chair.
If you are into adventure here are some adventure books from Ireland for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge.
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Airman by Eoin Colfer EN
Description:
Conor Broekhart was born to fly. Or more accurately, he was born flying. Little wonder he became what he became. In an age of discovery and invention, many dreamed of flying, but for Conor flight was more than just a dream, it was his destiny. In one dark night on the island of Great Saltee, a cruel and cunning betrayal destroyed his life and stole his future. Now Conor must win the race for flight, to save his family and right a terrible wrong...
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THE INSTANT TOP 5 IRISH BESTSELLER 'Wild, singular...gripped me from the start' DOUGLAS STUART 'Passionate, wild, hugely atmospheric' DAVID NICHOLLS 'Intelligent, probing' MAGGIE O'FARRELL 'A gorgeous, mysterious read' AISLING BEA 'I adored it' LOUISE KENNEDY *A most anticipated 2024 debut in BBC, Daily Mail, Stylist, New Statesman, Sunday Independent, Irish Times and Irish Examiner* The haunting debut novel from acclaimed, Irish no. 1 bestselling author, Sinéad Gleeson. The sea is steady for now. The land readies itself. What can be done with the woman on the cliff? On a wild and rugged islan... continue
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On Midnight Beach by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick EN
Description:
Gripping, evocative and with a hugely engaging cast of characters, this is a stunning first young adult novel from a well-known Irish author/illustrator.
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The Blue Lagoon by Henry de Vere Stacpoole EN
Description:
The Blue Lagoon is the story of two children shipwrecked on a tropical island in the South Pacific. They grow up there, in sun-drenched paradise, living in a hut on the beach and spending their days fishing, swimming, diving for pearls, and exploring the island. Innocent of the real world, they survive on their resourcefulness and the bounty of nature. Over time, friendship blossoms into love.