Fiction / Novel Books

With two cases in tow, the Hardy boys look to Turner mill for clues. Determined to learn the secret of the old mill, Frank and Joe employ a clever ruse to gain entrance, only to find themselves trapped. How the young detectives extricate themselves from this dangerous situation and unravel mysteries will keep readers tense with suspense!

One of the greatest historical fiction adventures in children's literature.

Marita Conlon-McKenna's Children of the Famine series brings to life as never before the Great Famine of 1840s Ireland and the immigrations that followed. Winner of many awards and accolades, these are all-time classics in historical fiction for children. Join siblings Eily, Michael, and Peggy on their incredible journey as they overcome tragedy, famine, and poverty to make their way in a dangerous new world.

"Beautiful and moving...historically true and fictionally vivid."
Sunday Times

"Not a word, spoken or unspoken, nor 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

"Brings to a satisfying conclusion one of the undoubted achievements of contemporary Irish children's literature."
Children's Books in Ireland

"Three novels which, in my opinion, must be counted among the very highest achievements of contemporary children's writing - from Ireland or elsewhere."
Robert Dunbar

Awards for Under the Hawthorn Tree 1991
International Reading Association Award 1991
Reading Association of Ireland Award 1993
(Shortlisted for)
Osterreichischer Kinder und Jugendbuchpreis 1994
(Shortlisted for)
Le Prix Litteraire du Roman pour Enfants

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Some say he was the greatest warrior in history, building an empire that extended from Europe and Africa to India and Central Asia. Famed historian Gunther tells the story of Alexander the Great who, at only 21, became King of Macedonia.

At bedtime a little girl thinks of all her blessings, including flowers, the sky, rain, mountains, the earth, animals, children, friends, the sea, and parents.