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Breda's Island
Breda's Island | Jessie Ann Foley
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In the vein of When You Trap a Tiger and Shouting at the Rain, this is the story of the journey one girl undertakes to find herself. After Breda Moriarity gets caught stealing one too many times, Breda's mom sends her to Ireland, a place she has never been, to live with the grandfather she has never met. While Breda doesnt want to be in this strange land, she finally gets to meet Granda, her moms father. Hes a grumpy farmer who is also a seancha, a traditional Gaelic storyteller. But the most important story is the one nobody will talk about: what happened to her absent father. If nothing else this summer, Breda is determined to figure out the truth about her familys historyand herself. This powerfully poignant middle grade novel, the first from award-winning author Jessie Ann Foley, asks questions about estranged relationships, immigration, and family secrets.
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merelybookish
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A sweet, unflashy middle grade novel about a girl connecting with her roots. The plot was simple but I liked the way Irish history and folklore were woven into the story. An easy, enjoyable listen as I did yard work and garden prep.
Glad #IslandVibes gave me a reason to read it. 👍😄
#titlesandtunes @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB

Cinfhen Great!!! Hope you have your #GuiltyPleasure lined up for June 😘 11mo
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Breda's Island | Jessie Ann Foley
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#islandvibes #titlesandtunes @Cinfhen @BarbaraBB
This month's theme is good excuse to read this stacked middle-grade novel about a troubled girl who gets sent to Ireland to live with her grandfather for a summer. Paired it with The Blower's Daughter from Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice's 2006 incredible album O. https://open.spotify.com/track/4B2lJinAkeNLSJjcq3dg8Q?si=UlCnaWiiSaWOKDG73rDWHw

Cinfhen I‘m loving the contrast of hot and sultry to cool and chilly 12mo
Meshell1313 I absolutely love Damien Rice!! ❤️ 12mo
Cuilin Love the song choice 12mo
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merelybookish @Cinfhen Yes, Im probably in the minority but prefer rocky, foggy beaches to sandy, sunny ones. 🌫️ 12mo
merelybookish @Meshell1313 Me too! I wish he'd make new music. 12mo
merelybookish @Cuilin It is achingly beautiful ❤️ 12mo
youneverarrived Love that album! 12mo
merelybookish @youneverarrived Me too! I've been listening to it this morning for the first time in ages. 12mo
BarbaraBB Wonderful album indeed! Thanks for adding it 🩵 12mo
sarahbarnes I really love that album - I haven‘t listened to it in forever. 12mo
batsy Love that album too and like @sarahbarnes I haven't listened to it in so long. 12mo
merelybookish @BarbaraBB My pleasure! It will be an eclectic mix! 12mo
merelybookish @sarahbarnes @batsy Of course you guys love it too!😊 It's worth a revisit!! 12mo
BarbaraBB How come we all like the same books and the same music?! 12mo
merelybookish @BarbaraBB I know! We just have good taste, I guess.😉 12mo
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