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The Escape From Home (Beyond the Western Sea, Bk 1)
Author: Avi

Book Information

Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Type: Paperback

Rating: 7

ISBN-13: 9780380728756 - ISBN-10: 0380728753
Pages: 336
Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Book Description:

Maura O'Connell, 15, and her brother, Patrick, 12, escape Ireland's brutal poverty with only the belongings in their bundles and tickets for ocean passage. Sir Laurence Kirkle, 11, flees a life of privilege to seek justice. When fate brings them ogether, the three join forces in a daring scheme that may lead to freedom and glory...or dire consequences.

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Genres:

Children's Books >> History & Historical Fiction

Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged)

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Afton N. from SOUTH HAVEN, MI wrote on 9/5/2006...

This is an exciting book about a brother and sister who leave Ireland in 1851 and set off for America. A suspenseful story that kept me on the edge of my seat. I enjoyed the historical setting, also.

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