Greener Grass- Caroline Pignat

September 7th, 2009

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Historical fiction at its best, Greener Grass is a poignant look at the great famine in Ireland of 1847, after entire potato crops were destroyed by blight. Seen through the eyes of fourteen-year old Kit, we are overwhelmed with the utter devastation which led to famine and death. Many landlords evicted tenants for non-payment of rent, and they were forced to exist on seaweed soup once daily. Many perished. As all good historical fiction shoud do, this takes us into the heart of Ireland and the hard choices that need to be made when survival is at stake. Kit is a resourceful and strong character who evokes our sympathy and draws us into the plight they faced. This will make a fine addition to both elementary and high school libraries and should be included in lists of excellent historical fiction.

Wild Geese is the name of the anticipated sequel.

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