Rugby Flyer: Haunting history, thrilling tries
No. of pages 176
Published: 2016
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This book is part of a book series called Rugby Spirit .
This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.
There are 176 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2016 by O'Brien Press Ltd .
Gerard Siggins was born in Dublin in 1962. Initially a sports journalist, he worked for many years in the Sunday Tribune , where he became assistant editor. He has written several books about cricket, as well as being co-author of Lansdowne Road: The Stadium; The Matches; The Greatest Days.
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This book features the following character:
Alexander Obolensky
This book features the character Alexander Obolensky.
a combination of sporting action, mystery and a ghost story, this book/series is a great read for young rugby players and fans
-- CBI Recommended Reads 2016
this action-packed novel moves at the speed of top class rugby. It would appeal to pupils in senior classes, especially those with an interest in sport, and in particular, rugby ... a must read for all young rugby fans!
-- InTouch Magazine
will enthuse not just rugby fans ... the prose flows easily, the characters are well drawn, and we are with Eoin and his friends and rivals as the story progresses. All very enjoyable
-- School Librarian Magazine
sporting historical thriller
-- Sunday Times
just as enjoyable as the first three ... a great read for young rugby fans
-- Rugby World Magazine
an intriguing series
-- Minerva Reads
vividly drawn, engaging characters and short, sparky chapters keep the action fast-paced in this absorbing story. It combines exciting sport tension, historical mystery and a ghost story
-- BookTrust
nine out of ten
-- Ireland's Own St Patrick's Day Annual
looks good for the #rugby fan in the house
-- mykidstime.ie
If you have a young rugby fan in your life who hasn't yet discovered this great series, drop everything and buy a copy now
-- Lovereading4kids.co.uk
with the Six Nations underway and interest in rugby at a high, Gerard Siggins's Rugby Flyer, the fourth in his Rugby Spirit series, is very welcome. A clever mix of sporting action - Siggins was a sports journalist and knows just how to bring the excitement of the game alive on paper - mystery and ghost story, it's a terrific read ... the descriptions of games, tactics and training in this book will thrill sports mad young readers, whether rugby is their game or not, and the background ghost and mystery story will keep everyone reading
-- booksforkeeps.co.uk
a great book for any young avid sports fan, Rugby Flyer shows that with hard work and dedication you can achieve your goals
-- Leabhar Love
Well done Mr Siggins on a very enjoyable book.
-- seomraranga.com
if you thought the action on the opening weekend of the Six Nations was fast-paced, then step into the world of Eoin Madden for a real white-knuckle ride
-- Irish Daily Star
history and sport merge together to bring us an exciting and unusual story
-- parentsintouch.co.uk
