Goodbye, Dove Square

by Janet McNeill

Although they have moved from Dove Square into new apartments, Matt and his friends feel an attachment for the old neighborhood, especially when they discover one of their friends is still living in one of the houses to be demolished.

156 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1969

About the author

Janet McNeill was born in Dublin in 1907 and spent many years in Northern Ireland. Author of more than 20 children's books, as well as adult novels, plays, and two opera libretti, she was best known for her children's comic fantasy series My Friend Specs McCann.

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

pretty grim and depressing. But I was curious to see how it played out, so I kept reading. If you like gritty urban coming of age in the 1960s with a generous splash of urban renewal, you'll love it.