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Driven out of their homeland by a devastating famine, millions of Irish emigrated to North America while, years later, some of them participated in a violent plot to overthrow the government of Canada in a bid to force the British government to grant Irish independence.
This dynamic story depicts the struggles and triumphs of the Fenians.
Features include archival images, original videos, and soundtrack.
This novel comes with a comprehensive suite of curriculum-connected resources and lesson plans, paving the way for classroom implementation. The content is bilingual in English and French and recommended for students in Grades 9-12.
