Description
Marilyn sets the novel during the Second World War. This was a very difficult time for Jewish people. And even though Ireland was neutral during the war, Dublin was bombed and people experienced hardship as a result of the war.
This book is much loved by teachers who use it for students from age 10 up. O’Brien Press has provided educational material on their website to go along with the novel.The book has been enjoyed by teenagers and adults alike for its realistic treatment of the story of a young Jewish refugee girl in war-time Dublin.