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category: Children's Fiction
published: Sep 2006
ISBN:9781551436401
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Safe House

by James Heneghan

tagged: europe, law & crime, orphans & foster homes
Description

Northern Ireland. In 1999, one year after the Good Friday peace accord, sectarian violence still runs rampant in Belfast and the hatred between Protestant and Catholic runs deep. Liam O'Donnell's father is a peacemaker to the Catholic community. When twelve-year-old Liam's parents are brutally murdered in front of him, he is frozen in place. But when he sees the face of one of the attackers, he is forced to run for his life. Escaping, he finds shelter with a neighboring family.

Taken to a police safe house, Liam is betrayed and forced to run again, from the very people who are supposed to be protecting him. Can he escape from his pursuer? Is there anywhere to turn for help?

A thrilling tale of suspense set against a background that is brought brilliantly to life, Safe House is a story told from the heart.

About the Author

James Heneghan

A former fingerprint specialist with the Vancouver Police Department, James Heneghan was one of Canada's foremost authors of historical fiction for children and young adults. His books won numerous awards, including the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Award three times for Flood, Wish Me Luck and The Grave.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
9 to 12
Grade:
4 to 7
Reading age:
9 to 12
Awards
  • , Forest of Reading Golden Oak Award
  • Commended, Ontario Library association (OLA) Best Bets
  • Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
  • Short-listed, BC and Yukon Book Prizes - Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize
  • Short-listed, Chocolate Lily Book Awards
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
Editorial Reviews

"Teachers in particular will find this text useful."

— Quill & Quire

*no details*

— Canadian Literature

"It will appeal to reluctant readers, especially males."

— KLIATT

"This stark, taut thriller starts off with a bang and does not stop racing...A poignant adventure story [that] will be relished by most teen readers."

— VOYA

"Readers will be drawn by the fast action and the breathless escape adventure, but they'll also respond to the politics of war in Belfast...True to the boy's viewpoint, the betrayal and terrorism is very close, especially in the unforgettable images of what is lost."

— Booklist

"An awesome book filled with thrills and adventure...impossible to put down."

— kalwriters.com

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