The first book in the famine trilogy with the original cover from 1990! Under the Hawthorn Tree is Ireland's top selling children's book & a classic for young readers worldwide Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine When tragedy strikes their family Eily Michael & Peggy are left to fend for themselves Starving & 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 & loyalty they possess Also available on DVD