GOLD by Geraldine Mills

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It is with the utmost excitement that I announce that tonight, yes tonight, at Dubray Galway we are hosting the launch of a fabulous new book by Geraldine Mills, Gold. This is the Galway poets first venture into the world of childrens' literature and I have to say, she got it exactly right.
An utterly amazing dystopian novel for young people (10 years +, I'd say) that takes us on a journey with twins Starn and Esper as they venture across the skies and sea, following a treasure map that could lead them to a better world. It is an adventure story that hearkens back to such classics as Treasure Island and the Swiss Family Robinson. Beautifully written, with a clear love of language and a firm grasp on world-building, Gold is simply wonderful. The look and feel of the book is engaging and elegant. This is one you will want to read, whether you are a child or an adult. The full review of Gold is on the Irish Books, Authors and Publishers page of this blog, but I must say again:
"It is exciting, dramatic and filled with nuance and beauty. Written with clarity, compassion and purpose...... An amazing story, filled with life, Gold is a story to be treasured. This book simply sings!"

A huge congratulations to Geraldine, and to Little Island, those brave and wonderful publishers. Well done.
As I said, the launch is tonight, Dubray Galway, 4 Shop Street at 6pm. So, if you're in Galway, do come in. Bring the children along. Everyone is welcome.  
Here's a link to the Irish Times article, On Writing Gold, which I thought I'd like to share with you, dear readers.
http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/on-writing-gold-by-geraldine-mills-1.2687277 

http://littleisland.ie/ 
 

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