This series delves into the complex world of adolescence set against the backdrop of historical conflict. It explores the tensions between feuding communities as seen through the eyes of young people navigating their own identities. The narratives focus on the dangers of ingrained hatred and the power of human connection to transcend generational animosity. It's a compelling exploration of hope and the search for peace amidst difficult circumstances.
Reading is enjoyable, especially with texts that students can tackle independently at home. The literature packages make this possible, forming a solid foundation for a classroom library. This novel tells the story of two teenagers in Northern Ireland, Protestant Sadie and Catholic Kevin, highlighting their upbringing and the political-religious conflict in the country.
Kevin and Sadie want to be together but they live in Belfast where it is dangerous for a Catholic boy and Protestant girl to go out together - The second in the series.
This is one of Joan Lingard's hauntingly powerful Kevin and Sadie novels which set young love against the backdrop of the Irish troubles.
There was no denying that Sadie's mother, coming to see the new baby, would make things uncomfortable. Sometimes it looked as if they never would escape from their cramped, dingy rooms and find a proper place to bring up Brendan, but Sadie and Kevin had been through a lot together already.
Continues the story of love born in the violence of Belfast. With Kevin out of a job and forced to leave the little cottage where he had settled with Sadie and the baby, the future looked bleak. Would Kevin find another job?