Song For A Raggy Boy

Song for a raggy boy. Written by Patrick Galvin. About book. “Song for a raggy boy” is based on a true story. The main characters of the book. Patric 13 years old Liam 15 years old Franklin - teacher. Description. Two young boys and inspirational teacher have key roles in the book. But new lay teacher Franklin fresh from the frontline of the Spanish Civil War. Brother mac punishment. Brother Mac is a paedophile, with a particular liking for 13-year-old Patrick. Liam death. The other boy. The end. Franklin attacks Brother John, calling him a murderer. Conclusion. Have read this book with tears in my eyes. My questions. Why young boy was flogged on christmas morning.

Patric 13 years old Liam 15 years old Franklin - teacher.

Franklin attacks Brother John, calling him a murderer. John and Mac are taken from the school by the Church authorities. At Liam funeral Franklin tells the other boys that his death was murder. Franklin decides he has to leave the school, but is persuaded to stay at the last minute by Patrick reciting a moving poem across the playground. Franklin drops his bags and Patrick runs towards Franklin and jumps up to hug him.

Why young boy was flogged on christmas morning? Why brother Mac stand Patrick under a freezing shower? How old is Patrick? Who dismissed Brothers John and Mac from the school?