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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A review by an older reader,
By A Customer
This review is from: Under the Hawthorn Tree: Children of the Famine (VCB/Puffin) (Paperback)
Having just written a thesis on Irish Nationalists' administration of the Poor Law, I was very interested to read Conlon McKenna's book, which seemed quite honest in its depiction of the fragmentation of the local social fabric in the Irish countryside during the Famine. As a children's book, it combined the required optimism with some very perceptive social comment. It was a very entertaining read and I'd certainly recommend it for children, and adults too!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book was both interesting and exciting,
By A Customer
This review is from: Under the Hawthorn Tree (Hardcover)
The story was about three children who were left behind during the famine when their parents left. The story follows them as they escape from going to the workhouse to go to their great aunts. The journey was long and hard . The author describes the scenes very true to the time. The reader's interest is held throughout the book. I found it very exciting and could not wait to get to the end of the story.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Under the Hawthorn Tree,
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Under the Hawthorn Tree (Hardcover)
I liked this story. It was about 3 kids who lived in the potato famine in Ireland. I was in Ireland at the time I read the book so I understand what a big part of Irish culture potatoes are. I especially liked the character Eily. Her feelings were so strong but she acted responsible enough so that her brother and sister wouldn't see how upset she really was. She was really brave. I liked the character Peggy too but they don't tell much about her. She reminds me of my little brother. I admire all of them for not letting all the awful things they saw discourage them and they made themselves keep going. I was disappointed that they had to leave. I was surprised when they pulled a stunt to not go to the workhouse. One of the kindest characters in the book was Mary-Kate. She offered to let the children into her house and feed and shelter them. Over all this was a very good book and I would recommend it to many people who enjoy historical fiction books.
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