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On Midnight Beach

Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick

On Midnight Beach

Subjects

  • Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
  • History Time - blasts from the past
  • Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills

Average rating

4 out 5

7 reviews

In this beautiful, epic coming-of-age novel, an old tale is rewoven as a stunning YA story by well-known Irish author/illustrator Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick. I kept clear of Dog Cullen. Till the summer we turned seventeen, the summer the dolphin came to Carrig Cove . . . Donegal, 1976 When a dolphin takes up residence in Carrig Cove, Emer and her best friend, Fee, feel like they have an instant connection with it. Then Dog Cullen and his sidekick, Kit, turn up, and the four friends begin to sneak out at midnight to go down to the beach, daring each other to swim closer and closer to the creature . . . But the fame and fortune the dolphin brings to their small village builds resentment amongst their neighbours across the bay, and the summer days get longer and hotter . . . There is something wild and intense in the air. Love feels fierce, old hatreds fester, and suddenly everything feels worth fighting for. 'An entirely compelling, yet beautiful novel that captures the essence of growing up. I loved it' Sarah Crossan 'An instant classic. Fitzpatrick breathes modern magic into an ancient legend. A wonderful book' Eoin Colfer

Reviews

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I would highly recommended this book. I love the action-filled twists and turns!

Doctor Pinky Tinkle 16.02.2025

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Really enjoyed this

Anonymous 20.07.2022

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A dolphin came to the village, which they thought was a good thing as it brought in tourists. It actually has a sad ending.

Doctor Pirate Mittens 05.09.2021

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It was lovely with a great, simple plot that engaged me a lot. It has a sad ending in my opinion, where Dog Cullen dies. Apart from that it was a really nice story.

Duchess Flossy Toothpaste 20.07.2021