The first book in the famine trilogy
Under the Hawthorn Tree is Ireland's top selling children's book and a classic for young readers worldwide.
Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine. When tragedy strikes their family, Eily, Michael and Peggy are left to fend for themselves. Starving and in danger of the dreaded workhouse, they escape. Their one hope is to find the great aunts they have heard about in their mother's stories. With tremendous courage they set out on a journey that will test every reserve of strength, love and loyalty they possess.
Also available on DVD.
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makes a whole part of our history come alive, while it still remains a thrilling adventure tale.
" - RTE Guide
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An Irish classic … much loved …. the classic famine story by one of our best loved children’s authors Sarah Webb
" - Newstalk’s Pat Kenny Show
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I love giving books as gifts. I have given a lot of young children Marita Conlon-McKenna’s Under the Hawthorn Tree. It’s a classic and I think one all kids should read
" - Sinead Moriarty, Sunday Independent
