Wildflower Girl
No. of pages 176
Published: 2013
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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
The other books in the Famine trilogy are Under the Hawthorn Tree and Fields of Home. A study guide to Under the Hawthorn tree is also available.
This book was recognised in the Book of the Year - Historical Fiction category by the Bisto Book Award.
This book is part of a book series called Children Of the Famine .
This book has been graded for interest at 10+ years.
There are 176 pages in this book. It is a novel. This book was published 2013 by O'Brien Press Ltd .
Marita Conlon-McKenna is one of Ireland's bestselling novelists, writing both for children and adults. Her children's book UNDER THE HAWTHORN TREE has sold more than 500, 000 copies. Marita lives in the Stilorgan area of Dublin with her husband and four children. P. J. Lynch is one of the most talented illustrators working today. He has won many awards, including the Mother Goose Award, the Irish Bisto Award (twice) and the Kate Greenaway Medal (twice). He lives in Dublin.
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This book has been nominated for the following award:
Bisto Book Award
This book was recognised in the Book of the Year - Historical Fiction category by the Bisto Book Award.
