Under the Hawthorn Tree: Children of the Famine - Hardcover

Críticas

(A) vivid picture of the Famine era' 'fascinating and terrifying' (Evening Echo)

the powerful story of the survival of three children, alone, and against the odds.' (Publishing News)

A great survival saga' (Irish Independent)

... beautiful and moving ... historically true and fictionally vivid.' (Sunday Times)

makes a whole part of our history come alive, while it still remains a thrilling adventure tale.' (RTÉ Guide)

Reseña del editor

The first book in the famine trilogy

Under the Hawthorn Tree is Ireland's top selling children's book. The phenomenal success of this original and enthralling book is celebrated with this beautiful hardback gift edition. This novel has become a classic for young readers worldwide. Under the Hawthorn Tree continues to go from strength to strength and this new edition is a must for any collection.

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.