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J. M. (Josephine Martin) Callwell
1856–1935
An Irish writer of juvenile fiction and historical work, she brought Irish settings and family histories vividly to life for young readers and general audiences alike. Her books include the much-loved A Little Irish Girl and the later Old Irish Life.
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A little Irish girl
by J. M. (Josephine Martin) Callwell
About the author
Born in Ireland in 1856, J. M. Callwell wrote under the name Josephine Martin Callwell. Reliable library and author records identify her as an Irish author known especially for juvenile fiction and historical writing.
Her best-known books include A Little Irish Girl, a story for younger readers, and Old Irish Life, published in 1912. The surviving record of her work suggests a strong interest in Irish life, memory, and social history, with writing that connected storytelling to a sense of place.
Callwell died in 1935. Although she is not widely known today, her books remain of interest to readers exploring Irish children's literature and older portrayals of Irish family and community life.