CIARA: RED VELVET CUPCAKES!

Reader Ciara shares her recipe for yummy red velvet cupcakes... they look amazing!!! Heading for the kitchen right now...

Ciara says:

You will need:

1/2 cup of butter
1 1/2 cups caster sugar
2 free range eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 1/2 oz red food colouring
1 teaspoonful salt
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoonful vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoonful baking soda mixed with 1 tablespoon white vinegar (use a large bowl and be careful as the mixture will foam!)

Method:

- Heat oven to 180c (350f) or gas mark 4.
- Line muffin tins with paper or silicon cupcake cases.
- Cream butter and add sugar gradually, beating in.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
- Make a paste of cocoa and food colouring; add to creamed mixture.
- Add salt, flour and vanilla alternately with buttermilk, beating well.
- Pour baking soda/ vinegar mixture over batter and stir thoroughly to mix.
- Divide batter amongst paper cases in muffin tin, filling each one 2/3 full.
- Bake 22-25 mins or until a skewer inserted into cakes comes out clean.
- Cool on wire cooling rack for ten minutes.
- When absolutely cool, frost with your favourite white frosting - vanilla icing or cream cheese frosting both work well!

Cathy says:
One of these would be just perfect with my afternoon coffee... sigh! Do YOU have a fave recipe for a tasty sweet treat? COMMENT BELOW to tell us more of email me through the 'email Cathy' link over on www.cathycassidy.com if you'd like to share your recipe and pics on DREAMCATCHER!

MIKI: MY FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS FIGHTING...

Another in our regular problem page column... reader Miki has a problem for Honey Tanberry to solve...

Miki says:
My best friends are constantly fighting and I am stuck in the middle. Whenever they make up again, one says something that the other one thinks is rude or mean and they fight again. I am trying to help them solve their issues, but they won't listen to me and the situation is really starting to get to me...

Honey says:
Talk honestly to both friends - but separately. Be clear that you are worn out with their bickering and need to know if the rift in their friendship can ever genuinely be healed... you need to know how they feel about each other and then make a decision about whether it is worth your efforts to help them stay close. At the moment, it sounds as though they are enjoying the drama and attention - they have you running round trying to bring them together, sure, but nothing stays calm for long. They may be addicted to the fall-outs and the fighting. Let them know that you're going to step back and let them sort out their own troubles from now on - it sounds harsh, but as you've admitted this is not an easy situation for you and there's really no need for you to be put in the middle of their rows. If you take a back seat, they will have to find a way to patch things up or even break apart... and that's their decision. If they do split, you will have to find a way to see each of them separately - but the constant fighting will be over. For now, find some more chilled friends to hang out with and keep your fingers crossed that the fighting will burn itself out soon. Good luck!

Cathy says:
Honey has a point... being in the middle of someone else's argument is no fun at all. Do YOU agree with Honey's advice? What would you add? COMMENT BELOW to have your say!

YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR APRIL!

Skye Tanberry has been consulting the stars again... will her horoscope predictions for April ring true for YOU? Read on and see!

ARIES (March 21- April 19):
Lately, it feels like the same old issues are coming back to haunt you. Don't panic - you're not going backwards, you just have more to learn from all this. Be patient... you will find a way through.

TAURUS (April 20- May 20) :
April is a month of fresh starts and new opportunities for you... make the most of this time! You have a tendency to be scatty just now... rein this in and be as organised as you can for a truly spectacular spring!

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20):
Time to stop dithering and act - your ideas are good, and this is a great time to try them out. Just don't lose interest in the project halfway through! If guilt is eating away at you, say sorry for any mistakes and let go of any bad feelings about things beyond your control.

CANCER ( June 21 - July 22):
A crush that has been taking up all your time and attention for the last few months is about to cool off... that's OK, it just means you're being more rational again now that the rose-tinted glasses have gone.

LEO (July 23 - Aug 22):
This month, some of your strongest beliefs may be challenged. Stay strong and speak up for what you know is right... your instincts know what is best for you, so refuse to let others throw you off track.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sept 22):
The conflicts and mood swings of the last month are coming to an end and your usual gentle and sensitive nature is back to stay. Relax and let the stresses wash away, but take care with your exercise routine so you stay bright and healthy!

LIBRA Sept 23- Oct 22):
This is a month of change, and that's not always welcome for a Libra, who likes to keep things in balance! Part of this means letting go of past hurts and grudges, which are holding you back. Take a deep breath, forgive, forget... and move on.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 - Nov 21):
You're ready for new experiences and dream of falling in love, exploring your skills and talents and making the life you long for... but hold on a little bit longer. Tread carefully. Change is coming, and it will transform you, but you need to stay patient for a little while yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21):
Things are going round in circles, and that loss of control is something that drives you to distraction. Have faith... the energy and focus you need are coming your way soon, paving the way for an amazing summer!

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19):
You've had some friendship ups and downs to handle, but this awkwardness is fading now. Be careful... one so-called friend still has jealous feelings, but try not to get drawn in and you will keep the loyalty of those close to you.

AQUARIUS: (Jan 20-Feb 18):
Growing up can be tough... it means letting go of beliefs, pastimes and interests that you have outgrown. Sometimes, old friends can hold you back too, but while stepping back can be a kind of freedom, take care to keep the lines of communication open. Hurting people is never good news.

PISCES (Feb 19 - March 20):
You have strong views and beliefs, but shouting about them isn't always the way forward... sometimes actions hold more power! Act quietly and with kindness and you may change the views of those around you without having to argue them into submission!

Cathy says:
Ooh... some very interesting stuff! Does YOUR horoscope sound accurate? Or are YOU a stars-sceptic? COMMENT BELOW to have your say!

MY DILEMMA: SCHOOL OR SIXTH FORM COLLEGE?

Reader Vicky has a decision to make... so she asked if other CC readers could chip in with their advice and experiences! Here's what you said...

Vicky says:
I'm currently trying to decide whether I should go to college or to the sixth form at my school. Could anyone who has been through this dilemma tell me some of the pros and cons of each option? Thank you!

Jo says:
I chose sixth form college and it was a wonderful experience... opened my eyes to new people and ways of life, and meant I was prepared for uni far more than if I'd stayed at my small town sixth form.

Stephanie says:
I went to a vocational college to do AS levels, but I dropped out to become an apprentice! I made amazing friends and learned a lot, but A levels weren't my scene. College gave me a taste of the adult world which has definitely helped in my apprenticeship!

Lorna says:
My sixth form college is attached to a different school to the one I studied at earlier on. I felt it offered more control and focus and I wanted to get away from the people I knew. I made a new start and met lots of different people.

Holly says:
Life at a sixth form college is great. You're treated with so much more respect than at school... you're older and there are no younger students around. The subject choices are extensive and tailored towards A level students rather than all of the age groups, and as a result the tutors are so much more relaxed too!

Jess says:
I was at a girls school up until Year eleven and had some brilliant friends there, but I wanted to do a Creative Writing A level and that meant going to the boys school just down the road... both sixth forms are mixed! It was a big change for me, having being with just girls for the last five years, but I followed my heart and it has helped me in so many ways and made me a more confident person.

Laura says:
I had the chance to try both options and found the college took a very different approach. College was more relaxed without younger students around and gave you more responsibility and freedom, but I found I preferred the structure of sixth form and worked well with a more teacher-led approach to learning... the support has been great, too.

Emily says:
I went to sixth form in my own school and loved it! It was a new experience, we had our own space and got to know the teachers much better. We were still in a familiar environment too, which made me feel much more comfortable.

Melissa says:
Like Laura, I too did both and I preferred college... our sixth form struggled to bridge the gap between GCSE and A level, and many students ended up transferring over to college. That was the case for me, not saying it's always that way!

Liz says:
Sixth form college was two of the best years of my life! Everyone was so mature compared to school. and the student-staff relationship was much more relaxed. We called teachers by their first names! I did lots of extra curricular stuff and went on a trip to France that really shaped my life as it made me want to study French (which I am doing now!) and I wrote a novel set in France!

Sian says:
I go to a school sixth form and thoroughly enjoy it - you feel independent but still have a support network. It has so far been the best year of my life!

Khiana says:
I'm an AS student in a sixth form college. It's brilliant - you can't tell the difference between the people in your year and the year above, and everyone is way friendlier than you expect. My advice would be to poke your nose into loads of different clubs and mix with as many new people as possible. Don't forget to smile... it goes a long way when making first impressions!

Emily C says:
I'm a BTec student at sixth form college and I love it so much more than school. I have lots of freedom and am learning to rely on myself, I have a varied timetable, wear my own clothes, call teachers by their first names and have a much more relaxed relationship with those around me. Some of my friends have said they prefer the structure of a school sixth form, but this suits my personality. It's a personal choice, so check out the options... and good luck!

Cathy says:
I went the school sixth form route, but then again, there wasn't a choice for me back then! Great advice for Vicky... do YOU have a view? COMMENT BELOW to have your say!

PRERANA: I LIVE IN NEPAL!

Reader Prerana tells us what it is like to live in the Himalayan country of Nepal!

Prerana says:
I am fifteen years old and I live in Nepal. I live in a small house with my parents and my brother, in Kathmandu, the capital city. I study at a girls-only higher secondary school nearby. We have a school uniform... a light blue shirt, a dark blue skirt and dark blue socks. A white shirt with white skirt and socks is also allowed! I go to school from 7.45am until 4pm, which is quite a long time. The teachers are very friendly and rarely strict - I love my school! Computer science is my favourite subject.

The climate of Nepal is very changeable! We are a tropical country but we can have summer, winter, spring and rainy season all one by one. The rainy season starts in March and goes on until July - in theory! In fact, it comes randomly and can be very unpredictable. Uncertain weather is a part of life in Nepal, or maybe it's global warming! Sometimes it rains in the rainy season, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it gets really, really hot, and in the cold season there is snowfall in the mountainous regions. A while ago we had a massive earthquake here. It was really horrible, 7.6 on the Richter scale. It did not affect me personally but the earthquake did great damage in Nepal and many people lost their lives and their homes.

We have a few national dishes which are regularly eaten in Nepal. Most of the people in the hilly regions eat a dish called Dheedo, which is made from corn flour. Sisnu Ko Saag is popular also, a leafy green vegetable that grows wild. It is also known as 'nettle greens' and is related to the nettle plant. Gundruk, another popular dish, is made from fermented leafy greens and is served as a side dish. Momo is a very popular meal also, and is a type of steamed or fried bun or dumpling with a flavoured filling of meat, cheese or vegetables.

There are many religions in Nepal, with Hinduism and Buddhism being the most widespread. There are many festivals celebrated, according to the specific religion - Dashain is a fifteen day festival which is celebrated by all Nepali people of whatever religion; soon after comes another big celebration, Tihar. The many festivals make us come together and unite as a people, and also of course, forget our anxieties and feel loved and blessed as we celebrate.

Clothes in Nepal are a mixture of traditional and modern. Most Nepali styles of dress are worn according to the religion of the wearer...  the saari, the dhoti, the haaku pataasi... they are cultural forms of clothing. Most people only wear their cultural dress for special occasions such as festivals, however. In casual everyday life, jeans, t-shirts and western styles are often worn.

There are so many interesting things to do in Nepal... so much culture, so many festivals and places of natural beauty. Pokhara is a place that cannot be missed... you can see the famous Devil's Waterfall there and also some interesting caves. A place called Lumbini is important as it is the birth place of the Lord Buddha, and if you travel to Swayambhu you can see the tallest statue of the Lord Buddha in Asia. There are many other famous temples such as Janaki Mandir and Pashupatinah. Nepal has some amazing natural scenery, such as the Annapurna mountains and the Himalayas, home to the highest mountain in the world, Mt Everest.

I love Nepal because it is my birth country and also because it is full of amusement, beauty and interest. In the future, my dream is to help to develop my country and contribute all I can for the welfare of its people.

Cathy says:
I am lucky enough to have been to Nepal, many years ago. It was one of the most stunningly beautiful places I have ever been to, and the people were so gentle and lovely I have never forgotten the time we spent there. Would YOU like to travel overseas? Would you visit Nepal? Or are YOU a reader from outside the UK would would like to write for DREAMCATCHER about your country? Email me though the link on my website, www.cathycassidy.com or COMMENT BELOW to have your say!

SOPHIA BENNETT: LOVE SONG

My fab writer pal Sophia Bennett tells us how she wrote her latest novel, LOVE SONG...

Sophia says:
In 2014 I began to wonder how much longer One Direction would be able to keep up with their seemingly endless world tours. I loved seeing their interviews, and how cute they were together, but thought it must be exhausting to be always on the road, away from their families, constantly being scrutinised. And yet, they got to see some amazing places too and have experiences together they would never forget.

And so I found myself dreaming about a band, and a girl, and wondering what it would be like to be with them. One Direction quickly morphed into The Point, a rock band with four hot boys based on all sorts of musicians I've known and loved over the years. The girl became Nina, a seventeen-year-old, cynical arts student like me, who knows she doesn't stand a chance with a rock star and wouldn't want one anyway. They just break your heart and ruin your life. Everybody knows that.

The first half of LOVE SONG follows Nina as she trails round with The point on tour, working as an assistant for the evil, diva fiancée of the band's lead singer, Jamie Maldon. She sees the incredible luxury they live in, the true passion of their loyal fans, and also witnesses the secret stresses behind the scenes. In the second half of the story, everything is different. Suddenly, the band are cut off from their world and their fan base, to make the new album they desperately need to produce, But they can't make music together any more. Too much has happened and their friendships have been stretched to breaking point and beyond. It will take a sensible girl 'who doesn't fancy any of them' to help put them back together. But is Nina really as safe from them all as she thinks she is? And what will happen when Nina discovers within herself the same love of music that brought them all together in the first place?

LOVE SONG was by far the hardest book to create of the seven I've written so far - and it's the one I am proudest of. It's a book about love, and music, and travelling the world... and being seventeen. I wish I could be a girl like Nina for a day, despite all the heartbreak she suffers. Perhaps we all secretly do...

You can find out more and order a copy of LOVE SONG here:
http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/12492/Love-Song-by-Sophia-Bennett.html

Cathy says:
This book has just reached the top of my to-read list... I cannot wait to jump into the story! What's the best book YOU have read recently? COMMENT BELOW to have your say!

EBONY: GET YOUR SKATES ON!

Reader Ebony tells all about the awesome hobby of roller skating... could it be right for you too?

Ebony says:
I learned how to roller skate when I was small, but only got into it seriously about four years ago. My dad took me along to the rink because I was always complaining that I was bored on Saturdays and needed something to do!

At my local roller rink they do games and disco skating. At first I was intimidated because the older ones - and even people my own age - seemed to be able to skate so well! The people there had been skating for a long time and had lots of experience. I fell over a few times to begin with, but you have to get back up and try again - if you don't, your confidence will go and you won't succeed.

That is still my motto now, as I am in the process of learning to do tricks like axel jumps and mape jumps, and I fall over all the time. I suppose you get shocked the first time you fall, and you think, 'No, this is dangerous, I'm not doing this again!' But if you can get over that first reaction and make yourself carry on, it's just so much fun and practice is definitely the way to learn, of course.

I practice in the week, in the evenings after school - in the summer especially, and the odd winter evening as well. I also do speed skating up and down the pavement and try to improve my times and get faster. I also practice axels, spins, jumps and just general skating up and down! At the weekend, I just dance/ skate to my favourite songs at the roller disco. Going with my friends is my favourite thing to do. You can go around with them and chat, but sometimes they get a bit surprised when they see what you can do! I am trying to find an artistic skating club in my area - no luck so far, but I will keep on looking!

The main thing you need is a good pair of skates, although arm pads and knee pads may be useful for a beginner! A good pair of skates would cost around £60 - it may sound a lot, but they will last for a very long time! Once in a while you may need to change the stoppers as they get worn out, and you can get new wheels too! My advice for beginners would be to give roller skating a go... but don't go too full-on! You think, 'Oh yeah, I can do this,' and you get all cocky and then you fall over and your confidence is knocked. I like the speed and the tricks of skating - and it is so much fun to do jumps! Learning is hard - but if you want to get good at something, it's the only way!

Cathy says:
I love the sound of this - I quite liked roller skating when I was a teen. I was especially good at the falling over bit! Would YOU ever give roller skating a go? COMMENT BELOW to have your say!

CHLOE: I LOVE THE WATER BUT I CAN'T SWIM!

Reader Chloe has a problem for Coco Tanberry to solve - can Coco help Chloe find her confidence?

Chloe says:
I like the water, but I can't swim... when I was younger I used to get eczema whenever I went in the pool, so swimming lessons were out. These days I don't seem to react to the water, and it's not that I'm scared of the pool either - I'm not. Last week I was at a pool party with friends and I'm not sure how it happened, but I went under and swallowed a lot of water and had to be rescued. My parents got a scare - so did I - and we all agree I need to learn to swim. My problem is that I will be mortified to join a class of little kids, as I really will need to start at the beginning. I'd be so embarrassed, I just don't think I could do it! Help!

Coco says:
Hmmm... if you are going to go to pool parties or have fun in the water, you need to be able to swim, end of story. If that means joining a class of younger beginners, then do it - after all, next time you get into trouble in the water, there may not be someone handy to save you. This matters! Ask your parents to investigate local swimming classes. As well as children's classes, many pools run classes for older beginners. If you join one of these, you may find yourself with adults of all ages, but at least you won't be worrying about being the oldest! Another option is to book some one-to-one lessons with an instructor, or get a parent to teach you. Whichever option you take, please do get this sorted... swimming is great exercise and loads of fun. It's something everyone should be able to do! Good luck... and enjoy!

Cathy says:
I used to be very scared of the water when I was younger, but swimming is probably my favourite exercise now. I'm definitely with Coco... I think Chloe needs to get brave and do this! Do YOU agree with Coco's advice? COMMENT BELOW to have your say!

FAMOUS NAMES!

Was your name inspired by a famous person or fictional character? Readers share the origins of their names and tell us what else they have in common with their namesakes...

Leela says:
My parents didn't name me for the first week or so after I was born. I was originally going to be called Elouise, but Mum and Dad decided at the last minute that it just didn't suit me, and in the end they named me Leela. They found out about the name Leela from the TV show Futurama, where one of the main characters is called Taranga Leela (you can see her picture at the foot of the page!). The funny thing is, Taranga Leela has purple hair and one eye, and I have blonde hair and believe it or not, I have two eyes! But while we look extremely different, we have quite a few things in common... we are both great leaders! I am definitely better at art than she is, but then again she's a lot braver than I am!

Esme says:
I was named after Esmerelda from the Hunchback of Notre Dame, the Disney movie... and the movie was based on a classic story. She's famous, right? I like my name - I don't know any other Esmes! People sometimes say it wrong, like 'Ez-me', and that used to annoy me a little bit, but these days I honestly don't care! My brother calls me 'Esmerell' and I think that's really nice! People often ask me when we meet if my full name is Esmerelda. I really wish it was, because it sounds really cool, but no, it isn't. Esme is 74th on the list of popular 100 girl's names... I looked it up! My middle name was inspired by someone famous too... it's Alexandria, after a Russian princess.

Keira says: 
Although I wasn't named after Keira Knightly she is probably the most famous person to share my name. When I was younger, I used to sometimes wish I was named after her. I tried to be like her - I wanted to have her confidence and talent to find out the truth. Only when I realised that you can't be someone else - that you have to be true to yourself - did I realise I didn't need to try to be something I wasn't. I was already like Keira - but I could never see my own inner confidence until I needed to! I am loads more confident now - I suppose you can see that from the funny picture! My middle name is Mary, and that comes from St Mary's, the hospital where my parents did their IVF treatment. They had struggled to have me, and St Mary's helped them - once they knew the treatment had worked, they wanted to include the name Mary in my name as a way of saying thank you!

Cathy says:
Wow, fascinating! I think being named after a cartoon character with only one eye is pretty fab... here's a pic of Taranga Leela so you can see what Leela was talking about! Three very cool names and three very cool girls, all in all! Were YOU named after someone famous? COMMENT BELOW and have your say, or email me via the link on www.cathycassidy.com to tell me more!

HEARTACHE & UNTANGLED OAK TREES: LESSONS FROM GRIEF ONE YEAR ON...

A powerful blog from regular contributor Emma about the lessons to be learned from grief...

Emma says:
I've been writing features for DREAMCATCHER for almost two years - I normally write the 'How To Deal' series - but I rarely post about my own personal issues. However, in March last year I lost someone very close to me, someone truly extraordinary. My Nana had a consistently positive view on life, even when life threw everything possible in her direction. She raised fourteen children and adored her grandchildren, great grandchildren and so on. A year on, here is my personal reflection and the lessons I have learned...

- Gratitude for others is something that should be expressed more often. As I read over my prayer at my Nana's funeral, it made me far more appreciative than ever of her as a person, as well as others around me. Kind sentiments and notes of nostalgia shouldn't be reserved for funerals and eulogy readings. When I think about it, it's a shame the only time the entire family is in one place is for anniversary masses and funerals.

- Having people who care around you makes all the difference. In these situations, people don't always know what to say and often say nothing for fear of saying the wrong thing. However, there were times when the support of close friends and family were the only things that got me through. On the day of my Nana's funeral there was a family gathering in her memory. I felt as if nothing made sense, that the world was a jigsaw puzzle with pieces that wouldn't fit. As I sat there contemplating the irregularity of the earth, I got a phone call from a close friend checking in on me. The phone call lasted an hour or more. I didn't feel like talking to anyone: I was like Ariel in The Little Mermaid... I wanted to speak, I tried to speak, but I didn't know how. However, this particular conversation was the first time I had opened up since my Nana's death. It was the first step to my healing.

- Grief isn't 'one size fits all'. That was a lesson I learned the hard way. I could get through a day thinking it had gone well, that I was managing, then have a nightmare about my Nana's death that same night. The nightmares went on for months on end, and even a year on they still sometimes make an appearance. I had a stereotypical idea of how healing is meant to work, but from my own journey I learned that this is different for us all. I remember sitting in my Religion class not long after it happened, learning about the various stages of grief. I remember getting really angry, because as far as I was concerned it couldn't have been further from the truth. It made me feel like I wasn't 'doing it right' - or that 'they' were lying somehow to soften the blow. In fact, everyone's experience is unique and is to be respected. I know I sound like every 'self help' pamphlet out there, but it does get better. With the daily ups and downs, yin and yang, I wasn't sure I would ever completely heal. The truth is that isn't about completely healing, it's about moving forward and honouring your loved one by doing the best you can as a person. I know my Nana would have wanted me to be happy, make the best life possible for myself and to know that nothing is impossible. Impossible was not in my Nana's vocabulary! She believed that as people we were capable of anything... barriers could be broken, a stumble didn't mean it was the end of the journey and even oak trees could be untangled.

Cathy says:
Thanks Emma for a beautiful and wise post on handling grief... and being kind to yourself in the process. Have YOU ever had to cope with grief or bereavement? COMMENT BELOW to share your experiences...

SARAH: THE FAMINE LETTERS...

Reader Sarah grew up in Ireland but now lives in South Carolina, USA. She has written a heartbreaking story about the Irish famine of the 1840s, a period of time when the potato harvest failed for several years. Many Irish were almost solely dependent on the potato for food; Britain ruled Ireland at this time, and Irish grain and other crops went on being exported in spite of the famine. Roughly one million people starved to death and another million emigrated. 

Sarah's famine story takes the form of letters from a daughter (Fiona) to her mother, who has passed away, leaving Fiona to care for her four younger siblings. Fiona writes letters to her mother and leaves them under an oak tree...

Dear Mother,
Katie passed away last night. I stayed with her until the end. She looked me in the eyes and asked me to sing for her - I said yes, of course. I sang the lullaby you used to sing to me. Katie left me in the middle of the song, but I did not stop singing the lullaby for her. My throat was dry as soon as the song was over and I sobbed loudly. 

The others ran down the stairs to see what was wrong. They looked down at Katie's frail little body, and we sat around by the firelight for what felt like years, the tears pouring down our faces. The twins eventually fell asleep on the worn couch. I carried them up the stairs and tucked them in. 

I went downstairs after everyone was asleep. I spoke to Katie's little body, thanking her for all that she has done for me and telling her what a lovely, sweet person she was. I choked up halfway through and just sat there sobbing. I then just walked upstairs to my room to find Sandra asleep in my bed. I snuggled up next to her, my heart aching for Katie. We are having her burial service tomorrow. 

God save us from this dreadful famine...

Love you always,
Fiona xxx

Cathy says:
Wow... a very powerful and emotional story extract from Sarah, who is just eleven years old! Did YOU know about the Irish famine? And did you enjoy this extract from Sarah's story? 
COMMENT BELOW to have your say!