Tug of War
No. of pages 192
Published: 1995
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"Tug of War" by Joan Lingard follows the story of two boys, one Protestant and one Catholic, living in Belfast during the tumultuous times of the Northern Ireland conflict. As the boys navigate the challenges of their divided communities, they form a friendship that defies the sectarian tensions surrounding them. Through their bond, they confront family expectations, societal pressures, and the harsh realities of conflict. The novel explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the possibility of reconciliation in a polarized environment, highlighting the power of friendship to bridge deep divides and foster understanding amidst adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Plus, Puffin, Puffin Teenage Fiction .
There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published in 1995 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh but grew up in Belfast. She has had a long and varied career in children's books, and was awarded the M. B. E, in 1998 for services to children's literature. She writes with equal success for teenagers, adults and the very young.
