Fear of the Collar cover

Fear of the Collar

by Patrick Touher

Life in Artane School was an education in cruelty. Run by the Christian Brothers, the school has become synonymous with the abuse of children in Ireland in the 1940s and 1950s and is under police investigation. This story bears testament to the courage of the children who were forgotten by society.

Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?