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Bridget Boylan,
Girl Magician
Illustrated by
Ciaran McClelland
Set in the late eighteenth century, Bridget Boylan, Girl Magician takes the
young reader on an adventure-filled journey from Ireland to the
newly formed United States. Follow Bridget from a small thatched
cottage in County Cavan to Georgian Dublin. There she embarks on an
exciting sea voyage to Massachusetts. This
novel is based on a real life person, the first female stage
magician to perform in America.
Order a
copy of Bridget Boylan, Girl
Magician.
Send $10.00
plus $3.00 shipping to Debbie O’Carroll, 51 Olive Street,
Newburyport,
Massachusetts 01950 (Shipment of signed copies may take several
weeks. Please check Debbie's tour dates on her calendar.)
Author Debbie O'Carroll would love to
come to your school or library to present a performance or workshop.
Choose "The Magic of Bridget Boylan" or
"Make
the Magic of Bridget Boylan" or
both!
The
Magic of Bridget Boylan Performance
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Debbie presents, in costume, delightful and mystifying magic of the
eighteenth century as she introduces audiences ages 8-12 to Bridget
Boylan's life and times. Students will learn about the American
Revolution, early immigration and women of Ireland and colonial
America.
Make the Magic of Bridget Boylan Workshop
- Students learn to make
and perform some of the magic tricks that are featured in the book.
Debbie will supply all the materials needed to craft the magic of an
eighteenth century conjurer. This workshop is for small groups ages
7-12.
Contact debbie@debbieocarroll.com
or (978) 462-9954. |
