{"product_id":"barry-squires-full-tilt-paperback","title":"Barry Squires, Full Tilt - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeather Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBarry Squires, Full Tilt \u003c\/i\u003etakes readers on a romp through the streets of St. John's and into the Squires household, a place where tragedy strikes but love prevails. \u003ci\u003eDerry Girls\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eBilly Elliot\u003c\/i\u003e with an East coast twist.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt'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 \u003ci\u003eRiverdance\u003c\/i\u003e 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: his ever-present grandmother, Nanny Squires; his adorable baby brother, Gord; an old British rocker named Uneven Steven; a group of geriatrics from the One Step Closer to God Nursing Home; and Saibal, a friend with whom Barry gets up to no good. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold with humor and a healthy dose of irreverence, \u003ci\u003eBarry Squires, Full Tilt\u003c\/i\u003e is the latest novel by Heather Smith, the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Agony of Bun O'Keefe \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eChicken Girl\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHEATHER SMITH\u003c\/b\u003e is originally from Newfoundland, and now lives in Waterloo, Ontario, with her husband and three children. Her east coast roots inspire much of her writing. Her novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Agony of Bun O'Keefe\u003c\/i\u003e, won the Ontario Library Association's White Pine Award and the Ruth \u0026amp; Sylvia Schwartz Award, and was shortlisted for the Amy Mathers Teen Book Award and the Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical Fiction. It also received starred reviews from \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e and was named a best book by \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, Bank Street College of Education, \u003ci\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e (honorable mention), as well as selected as an Outstanding International Book by USBBY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.1 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 05, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50333158441197,"sku":"9780735267480","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/6WIaO5YOSs9780735267480.webp?v=1784979410","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/products\/barry-squires-full-tilt-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}