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Maxed out on a life slammed by exile, a teenage Irish terrorist struggles to shake the ghosts of his past while adapting to a new world in Canada. "Torn Away" follows his effort to reconcile the drive to fight with his emerging identity and the unanticipated consequences of remaining beyond his homeland.
This junior and young‑adult tale captures the emotional and cultural tensions of forced migration, exploring themes of loyalty, belonging, and the lasting impact of conflict on personal development.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: James Heneghan
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