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Irish dancers and those who are fans of the dance will love
Brenna Briggs' book Liffey Rivers and the Mystery of
the Sparkling Solo Dress Crown! Non-dancers immersed
in the world of Irish dance shows, as are so many of us
here in the Celtic Cafe community, will appreciate not only
the glimpse into the world of feiseanna through the eyes
of the thirteen year old heroine, but the glossary at the
end of this thoroughly enjoyable little mystery novel.
Although written to appeal mostly to 9-to 13-year-old girls,
adults reading the book can enjoy the obvious satirical
elements throughout the story.
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Reading the book recalled for this reader the Nancy Drew and
Hardy Boys Mysteries once borrowed from Bray Carnegie
Library...pacy,well-written book. This reader is a wee bit older
but still enjoyed it immensely!
Eibhlin Maceochaidh
Writing Notes From the Sligo Arts Office
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Focusing on 13 year old Irish dancer Liffey at a
feis in St. Louis, at first readers believe Liffey is
like any other 13 year old girl with an overactive
imagination --but the more you read and are
brought into Liffey's world the more you realise
that she may just be on to something!
If you're after an early night this may not be the
book to pick up--once you've started reading it
you'll find it very hard to put down! As well as the
mystery Liffey is trying to solve, it also tells the
story of something that every dancer will be able to
relate to: wanting to win her first gold medal! It's
definitely a good read for any Irish dancer.
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Liffey In London
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Back Home
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Back to Brenna
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Author Bio Info
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Read a Chapter
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TEACHERS
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Link Me Away
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Fairies are loose in County Sligo
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Ireland Exploration
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Brenna Briggs' Blog
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Liffey Rivers And the Mystery of the Winking Judge
From the National Portrait Gallery in London to the hills of
Ireland, excitement and intrigue follow Liffey Rivers wherever
she goes. Liffey Rivers and the Mystery of the Winking
Judge is a gripping read with a heroine who never loses
sight of the ultimately important things - her first solo dress
and that all important Feis!
The perfect read for any Irish dancer who can empathise
with Liffey’s instantly likeable character and the trials that
she faces as it seems that everything is just determined to
come between her and the Beltra feis.
This is one to share with your non Irish dancing mates as
well; Liffey Rivers will appeal to just about any teenager. The
star stumbles easily into trouble and out of it just as
effortlessly. Dealing along the way with everything, from the
loss of a parent, to looking stupid in front of the cute
security guard!
This is the second Liffey Rivers Irish dancing mystery that
will keep you guessing right through to the end, starring a
quirky Irish dancer who should not be underestimated! We
love Liffey and we love her dad, the long suffering Robert
Rivers. This book has got it all, mystery, intrigue, comedy,
even a history lesson and, of course – Irish dancing! Bring
on more Liffey Rivers adventures!
By Ellie P
IRISH DANCING AND CULTURE MAGAZINE