Red Hugh, Prince of Donegal

Book cover: 'Red Hugh, Prince of Donegal'
Author(s): 
Robert T. Reilly
Number of pages: 
202 pages
Copyright: 
1957
Publisher: 
Bethlehem Books
Binding: 
Softcover
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Review: 
The true story of Hugh Roe O'Donnell, an Irish prince who fought the English Invaders at the time of Queen Elizabeth. This is a fast paced story - quite exciting and with a touch of romance. The hardships endured by Red Hugh, particularly during his imprisonment, are a bit graphic, but probably not too intense for mid-gradeschoolers and up. We are reminded of Red Hugh's faith when he asks the English to let him see a priest. The request is refused and the reader is introduced to the tactics of indoctrination, used to attempt to sway the hero from his Irish and Catholic loyalties. This will probably be a favorite among boys who like stories about battles, chases, and the victory of good over evil.

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First reviewed: 
1998-99