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The Famine Secret

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4.7 out of 5
Based on 3 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
It's 1847 and the Great Famine is destroying Ireland. The Drumshee twins, Fiona and Deirdre, and their brothers, Martin and Daniel, are in trouble. The black fever has killed their parents and they have no money left to buy food. They've no choice but to enter the dreaded workhouse. In the workhouse they face a fight for survival. Will they be able to overcome hunger, fever and the Matron's greed?... More
Book Information
PublisherIrish American Book Company
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages123
ISBN-100863276490
ISBN-13978-0863276491
Publication Date12/1998
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About Cora Harrison (Author) : Cora Harrison is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Cora Harrison include Titanic, Doomed to Die (Drumshee Chronicles S.), A Life for a Life... more
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About Orla Roche (Illustrator) : Orla Roche is a published illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Orla Roche include The Secret of Drumshee Castle (Drumshee Timeline Series), The Famin... more
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