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UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE
CHILDREN OF THE FAMINE |
| By: |
Marita Conlon-McKenna, Donald Teskey (Illus), P. J. Lynch |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£8.99 |
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£6.74 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0862782066 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780862782061 |
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Currently 17 available |
| Publisher: |
O'BRIEN PRESS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 1990 |
| Pages: |
160 |
| Description: |
The first book in the famine trilogyUnder 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. |
| Synopsis: |
The first book in the famine trilogyUnder 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. |
| Reader Age: |
From 9 years |
| Key Stage: |
UK School Key Stage 2 |
| Illustrations: |
17 Illustrations, black and white |
| Publication: |
Ireland |
| Imprint: |
O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Prizes: |
Winner of Reading Association of Ireland - Premier Award (1991) 1991 (Ireland)
Winner of International Reading Association Award 1991 (United States)
Winner of Reading Association of Ireland Award 1991 (Ireland)
Short-listed for Osterreichischer Kinder- und Jugendbuchpreis (1993) 1993 |
| Returns: |
Returnable |