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Shaun O'Day of Ireland

Shaun O'Day of Ireland

Brandeis, Madeline

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ISBN10: 1162646101
ISBN13: 9781162646107
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Shaun O'Day of Ireland is a novel written by Madeline Brandeis. The story is set in Ireland and follows the life of a young boy named Shaun O'Day. Shaun is an orphan who lives with his grandmother in a small village. He is a hardworking and determined boy who dreams of becoming a farmer like his grandfather.One day, Shaun's life takes a turn when he meets a wealthy American woman named Mrs. O'Brien. She takes an interest in Shaun and offers to take him to America to give him a better life. Shaun is torn between his love for his grandmother and his desire for a better future.Shaun eventually decides to go to America with Mrs. O'Brien, but he quickly realizes that life in America is not what he expected. He struggles to fit in and misses his home in Ireland. However, he never forgets his roots and continues to work hard to make a better life for himself.The book explores themes of family, identity, and the immigrant experience. It is a heartwarming story that will appeal to readers of all ages.1929. Photographic illustrations made in Ireland by the Author. Brandeis, producer of motion pictures, traveled with her eight-year old Marie and Ref (her camera) across the ocean. This series of books about foreign children is the delightful result. Contents: Isn't It a Great Wonder?; Shauneen and the Leprechaun; Come Away; The Strange Land; The Frightened Giant; John; The Girl Fairy; Over the Green Land; Wandering; and Because He Is Irish. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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