f Eilís Dillon: O'Brien Press author
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Eilís Dillon


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Eilís Dillon was born in Galway in 1920. Abandoning a career as a professional cellist, she turned to writing for adults and children, quickly earning an international reputation for both.

Eilís lived in Italy for six years in the 1960s, then divided her time between Ireland and California, until her final years which were spent in Ireland. She died in Dublin in 1994.


Links
External webpage about Eilis

Resources

The Five Hundred
Teaching ideas for third class from O'Brien Reading Programme
Activity sheet 1: based on pages 5-20
Activity sheet 2: based on pages 21-37
Activity sheet 3: based on pages 38-52

The Fight For Plover Hill
Teaching ideas for third class from O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

The House on the Shore
Teaching ideas for fourth class from O'Brien Reading Programme

The Island of Ghosts
Teaching ideas for fifth class from O'Brien Reading Programme Supplement

Books (select cover or title for more information)


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The Fight For Plover Hill (pb)
John and his grandfather are the only people living on Plover Hill. But a local property developer has his eye on the little farm. Can John and his grandfather save Plover Hill? Red Flag 4

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The Lost Island (pb)
New edition of the award-winning novel. The lost island is a mystery. No-one knows where it is - or whether it exists. Michael's father set out to find the island, but never returned. Now it is Michael's turn.

Praise for The Lost Island
'The action is non-stop. ... a cast of vividly-drawn characters. Superb illustrations by David Rooney add greatly to the pleasure of this book.' Tony Hickey, Village Magazine
'Full of irresistible magic.' Bristol Observer
'A superb book. Full marks.' Irish Independent
'As original and as full of apprehensive suspense as a Graham Greene entertainment for grown-ups.' New Statesman
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The Island of Ghosts (pb)
When Dara and Brendan go missing after a sailing trip their sisters Barbara and Cait set out to find them. But once they reach the Island of Ghosts they too become captives of Mr Webb.

Praise for The Island of Ghosts
'A fabulous story of fear, tension and mystery ... Essential reading!' Fingal Independent
'A haunting story with a moving and chilling climax.' Books Ireland
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