In Pieces was written by a group of second year students in a Ballymun school, in collaboration with author, Kevin McDermott. The story features a boy called Alan, whose world is falling apart since the death of his Mam. He relies on his friend, Mary, but she cannot protect him from the unwelcome attention of Andrew Stapleton and Alan's father is grieving and is also unable to help him. Along the way, Alan discovers he possesses a special gift and can communicate with his departed Mam. He sets out on a "..ghostly adventure that will change his life forever."
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Verdict by Irish Parents: suitable to be read by Junior students as an example of a collaborative creative writing project.