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Deborah Lisson

Deborah Lisson is a well-known author of young adult fiction, living in Banbury, Australia. Her passion for the story of Red Hugh led her to research this book in Ireland. Her novel The Devil's Own won the Western Australia Premier's Award for Children’s Fiction and was shortlisted for the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award in 1991; her book, A Place of Safety, won the Western Australia Premier's Award for Children's Literature in 1997.

Deborah's latest book, Truth Seeker, was published by O'Brien Press in October 2001.

Links
Deborah's personal website

Extracts

Truth Seeker
Chapter 1: A Viking in Dublin

Resources

Red Hugh
Teaching ideas for sixth class from O'Brien Reading Programme
Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 1

Books (select cover or title for more information)

	Red Hugh (pb) The Kidnap of Hugh O'Donnell In 1857 the old Irish clans struggled desperately to hold on to their lands against Queen Elizabeth, who also had the Spanish Armada to worry about. Could this be Hugh O'Donnell's opportunity to escape from Dublin Castle? Praise for Red Hugh 'Warring chieftains, castle dungeons, camaraderie and stoic endurance are all elements in this story of adventure and derring-do.' Best Books 'A true story and a ripping yarn.' RTE Guide 'Well written, with pace and excitement. It is no surprise that this book won an award.' The Irish Times 'A true story, a ripping yarn, and a love story with Irish history.' County Donegal Historical Society Buy Now

	Truth Seeker (pb) A powerful coming-of-age story, set against the turbulent background of Viking raids, feudal battles and the bloody demands of the god Odin. Praise for Truth Seeker 'This is a very well-researched and turbulent tale that spares no punches in its description of bloody battles and savage rituals.' The Sunday Tribune 'Truly compelling reading.' Books Ireland 'One of the most impressive books I've read this year ... A fascinating book.' Robert Dunbar, Rattlebag Buy Now

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