An extraordinary tale of bravery, heartache, and endurance during an impossible time. Within the pages of this well researched young adult novel is a story of survival that is woven together with both candor and empathy. Prolific novelist, Tecla Emerson has created yet another unforgettable and beautifully written historical tale. Set in the mid-1800s - a famine threatens to wipe out all of Ireland. This fascinating account of both courage and stamina, tells of that horror. Recorded through the eyes of Katy, a young ...
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An extraordinary tale of bravery, heartache, and endurance during an impossible time. Within the pages of this well researched young adult novel is a story of survival that is woven together with both candor and empathy. Prolific novelist, Tecla Emerson has created yet another unforgettable and beautifully written historical tale. Set in the mid-1800s - a famine threatens to wipe out all of Ireland. This fascinating account of both courage and stamina, tells of that horror. Recorded through the eyes of Katy, a young girl tasked with responsibilities that far exceeded her age, it is one of the most well-known, and haunting events in all of Ireland's history. Through the pages of this novel, you will learn of that terrifying time. It is a tale you won't soon forget.
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