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UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE
CHILDREN OF THE FAMINE |
| By: |
Marita Conlon-McKenna, P. J. Lynch, Donald Teskey |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£7.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1847177867 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781847177865 |
| Publisher: |
O'BRIEN PRESS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
11 March, 2015 |
| Edition: |
Special edition |
| Series: |
Children of the famine |
| Pages: |
160 |
| Description: |
The first book in the famine trilogy, with the original cover from 1990! Follow three children as they travel across the Ireland in famine times to find their family. Following public demand, now available with the original cover, just like when you were in school! |
| Synopsis: |
The first book in the famine trilogy, with the original cover from 1990! 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. |
| Reader Age: |
From 9 |
| Illustrations: |
17 black & white illustrations |
| Publication: |
Ireland |
| Imprint: |
O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |