Under the Hawthorn Tree

Under the Hawthorn Tree

Author: Marita Conlon-McKenna

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1402219067

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During the Great Famine in Ireland in the 1840s, three children are left alone and in danger of being sent to the workhouse, so they set out to find the great-aunts they remember from their mother's stories.


Under The Hawthorn Tree

Under The Hawthorn Tree

Author: Ai Mi

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2012-01-26

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 0748123520

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Jingqiu, an innocent young woman from a politically questionable family in the city, is selected as one of a small group of students to be sent to the countryside to work on a project that will further the Cultural Revolution. Clever, curious and eager, she tries to fit in with her hosts and the rural way of life, and it isn't appropriate for her to fall in love. But she does, with the son of a mighty army general. This beautiful, simple story of love against the odds will break your heart.


Wildflower Girl

Wildflower Girl

Author: Marita Conlon-McKenna

Publisher: The O'Brien Press

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 1847176011

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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 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.


Fields of Home

Fields of Home

Author: Marita Conlon-McKenna

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1402219083

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"This edition published in agreement with The O'Brien Press, Ltd." --T.p. verso.


Rebel Sisters

Rebel Sisters

Author: Marita Conlon-McKenna

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2016-02-01

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1473508606

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The No.1 bestselling novel from one of Ireland's most loved writers! With the threat of the First World War looming, tension simmers under the surface of Ireland. Bright, beautiful and intelligent, the Gifford sisters Grace, Muriel and Nellie kick against the conventions of their privileged, wealthy Anglo-Irish background and their mother Isabella's expectations. As War erupts across Europe, the spirited sisters soon find themselves caught up in Ireland's struggle for freedom. Muriel falls deeply in love with writer Thomas MacDonagh, artist Grace meets the enigmatic Joe Plunkett - both leaders of 'The Rising' - while Nellie joins 'The Citizen Army' and takes up arms to fight alongside Countess Markievicz in the rebellion. On Easter Monday 1916, the Rising begins, and the world of the Gifford sisters and everyone they hold dear is torn apart in a fight that is destined for tragedy. ____________ 'Engrossing' Sunday Times 'Marvellous ... A gripping read' Irish Independent 'Finally, women are being written back into the history of [Ireland's] awakening' Irish Mail on Sunday


At Hawthorn Time

At Hawthorn Time

Author: Melissa Harrison

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2015-07-07

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1620409941

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An exquisite and intimate novel about four people's lives and our changing relationship with nature, for fans of Jon McGregor and Robert Macfarlane.


The Hounds of the Morrigan

The Hounds of the Morrigan

Author: Pat O'Shea

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 484

ISBN-13: 9780192752819

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When a ten-year-old boy finds an old book of magic in a bookshop in Ireland, the forces of good and evil gather to do battle over it.


The Trees of San Francisco

The Trees of San Francisco

Author: Michael Sullivan

Publisher: Pomegranate

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780764927584

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Mike Sullivan loves his adopted city of San Francisco, and he loves trees. In The Trees of San Francisco he has combined his passions, offering a striking and handy compendium of botanical information, historical tidbits, cultivation hints, and more. Sullivan's introduction details the history of trees in the city, a fairly recent phenomenon. The text then piques the reader's interest with discussions of 71 city trees. Each tree is illustrated with a photograph--with its common and scientific names prominently displayed--and its specific location within San Francisco, along with other sites; frequently a close-up shot of the tree is included. Sprinkled throughout are 13 sidelights relating to trees; among the topics are the city's wild parrots and the trees they love; an overview of the objectives of the Friends of the Urban Forest; and discussions about the link between Australia's trees and those in the city, such as the eucalyptus. The second part of the book gets the reader up and about, walking the city to see its trees. Full-page color maps accompany the seven detailed tours, outlining the routes; interesting factoids are interspersed throughout the directions. A two-page color map of San Francisco then highlights 25 selected neighborhoods ideal for viewing trees, leading into a checklist of the neighborhoods and their trees.


Under the Witching Tree

Under the Witching Tree

Author: Corinne Boyer

Publisher:

Published: 2020-01-08

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780738765730

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Folk herbalist Corinne Boyer guides you into the realm of plant lore, folk magic, and healing. This first book in a three-part series focuses on rustic magical traditions surrounding trees from western and northern Europe and North America. Within these pages, you will discover a wealth of home-spun hands-on practices exploring charms, spells, recipes, and rites focusing on twenty different trees.