Their one hope is to find the great aunts they have heard about in their mother’s stories.With tremendous courage they set out on a journey that will test every reserve of strength, love and loyalty they possess. 2,991 Ratings It is the late 1840s and the Great Famine has ravaged Ireland.Starving and in danger of the dreaded workhouse, they escape. Under the Hawthorn Tree (Children of the Famine 1) by Marita Conlon-McKenna 4.20 avg. When tragedy strikes their family, Eily, Michael and Peggy are left to fend for themselves. Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine. Under the Hawthorn Tree continues to go from strength to strength and this new edition is a must for any collection. This novel has become a classic for young readers worldwide. The phenomenal success of this original and enthralling book is celebrated with this beautiful hardback gift edition. Under the Hawthorn Tree is Ireland’s top selling children’s book. Under the Hawthorn Tree: Children of Famine Trilogy "Three novels which, in my opinion, must be counted among the very highest achievements of contemporary children's writing - from Ireland or elsewhere.Under the Hawthorn Tree Trilogy by Marita Conlon-McKenna. "Brings to a satisfying conclusion one of the undoubted achievements of contemporary Irish children's literature." Eily who is twelve, Michael who is ten and Peggy who is seven, try to. Pace and style keep the pages turning, and you are filled with a sense of wanting more at the end. This historical novel by Marita Conlon-McKenna is set within The Great Famine in Ireland. "Not a word, spoken or unspoken, nor an emotion, is wasted. "Beautiful and moving…historically true and fictionally vivid." Join siblings Eily, Michael, and Peggy on their incredible journey as they overcome tragedy, famine, and poverty to make their way in a dangerous new world. Winner of many awards and accolades, these are all-time classics in historical fiction for children. Marita Conlon-McKenna's Children of the Famine series brings to life as never before the Great Famine of 1840s Ireland and the immigrations that followed.
One of the greatest historical fiction adventures in children's literature.
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