Finbar Barry Squires is quite the character. He is the kind of guy who unnerves parents and teachers because of his temper but endears himself to them because of his wise and witty ways. After watching the Riverdance video twice Barry has a dream to gain fame by joining The Full Tilt Irish Stepdancers, famous throughout St. John’s. The following is a short clip demonstrating Irish step dancing.
One of the Globe and Mail’s Globe 100 Favorite Books of 2020
One of CBC Books’ Best Middle-Grade and Young Adult Books of 2020
One of Canadian Children’s Book News’ Best Books of 2020
One of the Ontario Library Association’s 2020 Best Bets selection, Young Adult Fiction category
PRAISE FOR Barry Squires, Full Tilt:
“Barry’s quest for footloose fame instead takes him on a grand tour of humanity. . . . Offbeat, quirky, and full of heart.” —Kirkus Reviews
“[T]his is one foot-stompingly enjoyable, while also heart-rending, read.” —Quill & Quire
Teen Reader's Choice Award 