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Signed, A Paddy: An Irish Immigrant Story (Paddy series)
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Product Description Was everyone who would survive these horrors like me? Were they trying desperately to hold on to the past, the good memories, or were they trying to escape any whisper of a good life they once had, because it was just too painful? Ireland, 1848. Fourteen-year-old Rosaleen watches her mother die. Her country is reeling from the great potato famine, which will ultimately kill more than one million people. Driven by a promise and her will to survive, Rosaleen flees her small coastal town. She eventually arrives in America at the birth of the industrial revolution and is filled with hope and a new sense of independence. Yet the more Rosaleen becomes a part of this new world, the more she longs for a community she lost and a young man she can’t forget. Through a series of both heartwarming and tragic events, Rosaleen learns that she can’t outrun the problems that come along with being Irish. And maybe, she doesn’t want to. Review "A compelling and reflective mix of tragedy and optimism..." -Kirkus Reviews "The end is stunning and in spite of the atmosphere of despair leaves you hopeful and positive. The book ends on a fascinating note. A courageous, brave young girl shows us the way forward." -Bookstagrammer, @andsoiread "Rosaleen's determination and strength are resounding. I loved the characters...Beautifully written and I loved the pace of the story. Make sure to read the author's note and see which characters Lisa Boyle included that are historical figures. Lisa's first novel is a home run." -Bookstagrammer, @minstabooks
