Barry Squires, Full Tilt [electronic resource]
Heather Smith2020
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Barry Squires, Full Tilt takes readers on a romp through the streets of St.
John's and into the Squires household, a place where tragedy strikes but love
prevails. Derry Girls meets Billy Elliot with an East coast twist.
It's 1995. When the Full Tilt Dancers give an inspiring performance at the
opening of the new bingo hall, twelve-year-old Finbar (Barry) Squires wants
desperately to join the troupe. Led by Father O'Flaherty, the Full Tilt Irish
Step Dancers are the most sought-after act in St. John's, Newfoundland (closely
followed by popular bagpiper, Alfie Bragg and his Agony Bag). Having watched
Riverdance twice, Barry figures he'll nail the audition. And good thing too --
it'd be nice to be known for something other than the port wine stain on his
cheek. With questionable talent and an unpredictable temper, Barry's journey to
stardom is jeopardized by his parents' refusal to take his dreams seriously.
Thankfully, Barry has the support of a lively cast of characters: ...
Main title:
Barry Squires, Full Tilt [electronic resource] / Heather Smith
Author:
Heather Smith, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Random House, 2020
Collation:
1 online resource (1 audio file) (120 MB, 04:23:52 H)
Performers:
Narrator: Irene Poole
Audience:
Grades 5 - 8
System details:
Platform: findawayMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780735270367
Language:
English
BRN:
436921
Electronic access:
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eAudiobook |