A first collection of short works by the author of Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha depicts the immigrant experience in contemporary Ireland as reflected in the stories of a father who confronts his prejudices when his daughter brings home a black man

And how does it happen that her just-younger sister

Bat Masterson or Wyatt Earp

but they aren't afraid of a few scrapes or bruises

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A First Book of Fairy Tales Watercolor Painting A first collection of shortA beautifully illustrated anthology featuring fourteen classic children's fairy tales, perfect for bedtime, as retold by children's author Mary Hoffman. As well as favourites such as Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk, A First Book of Fairy Tales also includes some wonderful stories that you might not know, such as The Fisherman and his Wife and Diamonds and Toads. Introduce your little one to the characters that enchanted you as a child, or meet