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'The same good strong writing as is evidenced in Under the Hawthorn Tree' (Sunday Tribune )
'As gripping a story as the original, embracing not just a sense of place -- Ireland -- but a sense of time and history Conlon-McKenna has crafted this book ... not a word, spoken or unspoken, or an emotion, is wasted. Pace and style keep the pages turning, and you are filled with a sense of wanting more at the end. Highly recommended.' (Books Ireland )
'As gripping a story as the original, embracing not just a sense of place -- Ireland -- but a sense of time and history Conlon-McKenna has crafted this book ... not a word, spoken or unspoken, or an emotion, is wasted. Pace and style keep the pages turning, and you are filled with a sense of wanting more at the end. Highly recommended.' (Books Ireland )
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The second book in the famine trilogy
At seven, Peggy made a terrifying journey through famine-stricken Ireland. Now thirteen, and determined to make a new life for herself, she sets off alone across the Atlantic to America. Will she ever see her family again?
An extraordinary story of courage, independence and adventure
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the second in a trilogy of books by Marita Conlon McKenna who is an absolutely amazing author! The three books are Irish historical fiction set in the times of the Potato Famine, on Eily, Peggy and Michael, the three children of a famine stricken family. This particular book focuses in on Peggy, the middle child, who decides to emigrate to America. It is a terryfying and depressing journey which causes this book to be about courage, independance and adventure, especially when we read about her life in America. The feelings fron the beginning to the end are so strong that you have to read it to believe it. I adored this book so much but better still, read the whole series because I am sure that many people will agree with me that these three books deserve all the awards they have received!
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Enjoyable way for kids to pick up on some of the key feelings and experiences of emmigration - an ongoing part of Irish history. Through the eyes of a young woman they see and feel some of the hardships and lonliness and also the courage and support needed as people establish new lives for themselves away from home.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book was reccomended to me to read by my 12 yr old daughter, i read it in 1 go and the same with the other 2 in the series, fab book i loved it
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Wildflower Girl
Actually bought this book for my granddaughter who is 9, hence the under 13 clicked above. She is enjoying the book
Published 15 months ago
Wildflower Girl-A book you can't put down
This is the second book in the bestselling Children of the Famine trilogy. After surviving the Irish Famine Peggy is the determined to make a new life for herself so she sets off... Read more
Published on 15 July 2000
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