Under the Hawthorn Tree

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The first book in the famine trilogy Under the Hawthorn Tree is Ireland's top selling children's book and a classic for young readers worldwide. Set during the Irish famine, it follows three children as they travel across the country to find their family.

ISBN: 9780862782061

Author	Conlon-McKenna, Marita
SubAuthor1	Teskey, Donald
SubAuthor2	Lynch, P. J.
Pub Date	01/05/1990
Binding	Paperback
Pages	160
Availability	In Stock
	Middle Years, Book Level: 5.4

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The first book in the famine trilogy Under the Hawthorn Tree is Ireland's top selling children's book and a classic for young readers worldwide. Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine. When tragedy strikes their family, Eily, Michael and Peggy are left to fend for themselves. Starving and in danger of the dreaded workhouse, they escape. 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. Also available on DVD.

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