Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2001
Black Potatoes
A mysterious blight devastates Ireland's potatoes, sparking a desperate struggle for survival.
192 pages
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Summary: In 1845 Ireland, a mysterious blight ravages potato crops, plunging millions into starvation. As the Great Irish Famine unfolds, families face harrowing choices: defy landlords, scour fields for scraps, or commit crimes for a meal in jail. Amidst despair, stories of resilience and hope emerge. Will they survive the relentless hunger and disease, or will they be forced to flee their homeland? Discover the courage of those who endured one of history's darkest times.


