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UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE
CHILDREN OF THE FAMINE |
| By: |
Marita Conlon-McKenna, Donald Teskey (Illus), P. J. Lynch |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£6.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1847176003 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781847176004 |
| Publisher: |
O'BRIEN PRESS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 August, 2013 |
| Pages: |
160 |
| Description: |
The first book in the famine trilogyA beautiful new hardback gift edition of the world-famous novel about three children in the Irish Famine. |
| Synopsis: |
The first book in the famine trilogyUnder 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.Also available on DVD. |
| Reader Age: |
From 9 years |
| 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: |
Non-returnable |