Description
Nory Ryan’s Song is a historical fiction novel by Patricia Reilly Giff about a 12-year-old girl named Nory living in Ireland during the Great Potato Famine of 1845. When a potato blight devastates the crops and threatens her family with starvation, Nory must use her courage and ingenuity to find food, hope, and a way to survive amidst the hardship and eviction of her neighbors. The book is praised for its powerful portrayal of the historical period, highlighting the struggles of Irish families without being inappropriate for young readers.
