I am a teacher librarian that now services school libraries for Perma-Bound. I've been reviewing YA books for years and now happy to share my opinions with my colleagues. All non-fiction books are reviewed only if recommended and will not have a rating. Fiction rating guide: : 5 = An absolute must read --- 4 = Very good, highly recommended --- 3 = Enjoyable --- 2 = Passable --- 1 = Don't bother.
Told in 1840's Ireland, during the potato famine, this story, told by Nory Ryan, is about a family's struggle to survive and eventually make passage to America to escape the famine and the cruelty of the British. Good historical fiction. Reed Reads Score: 3.5
