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Bisto Book of the Year - Historical Novel (1992)
Children's fiction
Historical Fiction
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Blue Flag: For readers aged 10+
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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.
Teaching Resources: free to view and download
Teaching guide from O'Brien Teaching Guides Collection 2
Teaching ideas for sixth class from O'Brien Reading Programme
List of all available resources
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Cover Gallery: other covers for this book
Praise for Wildflower Girl
'Marita Conlon-McKenna has obviously done her research properly, and the authenticity, together with a lively story, makes the book a pleasure to read.' Historical Novel Society
'Peggy's a survivor, but there's little sentimentality. The hardship, fear, and loneliness are always there, as well as the promise of something better.' Holiday House US Reviewer
'The same good strong writing as is evidenced in Under the Hawthorn Tree' The 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
Reader reviews
'When I was in sixth class, we read Under the Hawthorn Tree and Wildflower Girl. I think your an amazing writer and I really love your books. I am reading Fields of Home at the moment' Bébhinn
I love your books they were great. I saw the video of under the hawthorn tree and thought it was brilliant. I would love to see the movies The wildflower girl and fields of home. I have been looking everywhere for them 3 DVDs! Louise Sheerin
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