'grey areas of life are well explored and Gallagher introduces ethical, moral, social and gender issues without polarisation - the notion of life often being a 'contest of two or more rights' is well presented ... Gallagher's historical research is sound
-- Inis Magazine
'a vivid portrayal of a torn city and divided loyalties' 'perfect historical fiction read for ages 10 years+'
-- Primary Times
'gripping ... a great Christmas stocking filler ... a perfect accompaniment to historical studies'
-- Woman's Way
'riveting'
-- Sunday Independent
'gripping right from its first page'
-- Evening Echo
'A 'hold your breath' story ... that's one of the great things about both Brian's books - they are set in the past, but they are set in a real and still recognisable Dublin ... Like most people my age (and no, I'm not telling!) I grew up reading books set
-- Dublin Public Libraries website
'Gallagher writes well evoking the period and the characters in an accessible and believable way. This is a great way to introduce children to history and bravely tackles a subject that many historians shy away from.'
-- Books Ireland
'Gripping right from its first page ... surpasses it [Across the Divide] in dramatic action and storytelling skill'
-- Evening Echo
'the themes of loyalty, friendship and the class divide are dealt with thoroughly against the vivid historical backcloth'
-- School Librarian Magazine
'an involving, exciting read ... a first class adventure'
-- Carousel Magazine