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A Swift Pure Cry

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4 out of 5
Based on 329 Ratings and 82 Reviews

Book Description
This book is set in Ireland in 1984. After Shell's mother dies, her obsessively religious father descends into alcoholic mourning and Shell is left to care for her younger brother and sister. Her only release from the harshness of everyday life comes from her budding spiritual friendship with a naive young priest, and most importantly, her developing relationship with childhood friend, Declan, cha... More
Book Information
Publisher
BindingLibrary Binding (13 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages509
ISBN-101439584222
ISBN-13978-1439584224
Publication Date04/09/2009
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About Siobhan Dowd (Author) : Siobhan Dowd is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Siobhan Dowd include The London Eye Mystery, Solace of the Road, and Bog Child. Siobhan D... more
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6/22/2007 Gina Marysol Ruiz said: http://ginasblogging.blogspot.com/2007/06/swift-pure-cry.html

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