Rachel Moss Books

The town of Galway occupied a unique situation in medieval Ireland. Conspicuously English in its religious and political allegiances, it existed in an overwhelmingly Gaelic hinterland, far from the institutions of the colonial administration. Having cast off the overlordship of the de Burgh family by the fifteenth century, it functioned as a quasi-oligarchy dominated by a mercantile elite until well into the seventeenth century. Its position as a prosperous port town exposed it to influences from England and the Continent. This study examines how all these elements found expression in the town' s civic and religious institutions as well as in its remarkable medieval art and architecture. It argues that the revival of the town in the late fifteenth century sprang from a programme of economic, political and religious renewal that transformed it into a self-confident, self-regulating urban community, a veritable City of God.

Developed in collaboration with educational institutions, this series features chapter books tailored for Year 2 and 3 students, structured across 10 fluency levels with escalating word counts. Each book is designed to enhance reading confidence, stamina, and speed, while also fostering a genuine love for reading among young learners.

Saffy has moved house. Will a new friend help her settle in?Specially created to encourage children's reading skills and confidence, and aligned with reading bands familiar in most schools. Includes an illustrated story, focus phonic sounds and tough words to look out for and practise, and fun questions to develop comprehension. A teacher/parent note guides adults to help their children to enjoy and develop their reading.