Starving and in danger of the dreaded wor. When tragedy strikes their family, Eily, Michael and Peggy are left to fend for themselves. Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine. Under the Hawthorn Tree continues to go from strength to strength and this new edition is a must for any collection. This novel has become a classic for young readers worldwide. The phenomenal success of this original and enthralling book is celebrated with this beautiful hardback gift edition. Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine. Under the Hawthorn Tree is Ireland's top selling children's book. The first book in the Children of the Famine trilogy. It was published by the OBrien Press in May 1990. Cover Prologue Reviews Title Page Dedication Acknowledgements Contents CHAPTER 1: Hunger CHAPTER 2: Under the Hawthorn Tree CHAPTER 3: Nothing to Eat CHAPTER 4: On Their Own CHAPTER 5: The Road to the Workhouse CHAPTER 6: Follow the River CHAPTER 7: The Soup Kitchen CHAPTER 8: Beside the Lake CHAPTER 9: The Dogs CHAPTER 10: At the Harbour CHAPTER 11: Travelling by Night CHAPTER 12: The Thunderstorm CHAPTER 13: Peggy's Fever CHAPTER 14: Michael's Desperate Search CHAPTER 15: The Cow CHAPTER 16: Castletaggart CHAPTER 17: Journey's End.Ī Simple History of The Great Famine 1845-1850About the Author Other Books by MARITA CONLON-McKENNA Copyright Other Books. Under the Hawthorn Tree is a childrens historical novel by Marita Conlon-McKenna, the first in her Children of the Famine trilogy set at the time of the Great Famine in Ireland.
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