This historical fiction series begins in the 1840s and tells the story of four young people, Birdie, Billy, Colm and Maeve, born 50 years apart. Birdie is 11 years old when she leaves Ireland after her parents and baby brother die during the country’s potato famine. In her new country, Australia, she experiences hardships but her resilience remains her strength.

Series: Children of the Wind, book 1

1. History
2. Loss
3. Migration
4. Resilience