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Finalist in the Readers' Favorite Awards, 2016 Best Historical Novel

In 1849’s famine-ravaged Ireland, thirteen-year-old Mary Boland is found lying mostly dead on the side of the road to Cork Harbor, Queenstown, Ireland. She just buried her mother and baby sister after they both died of starvation. Now she is headed for Boston to find her father— no matter what. Raped and beaten by the evil crew of The Pilgrim’s Dandy, she is rescued by a fifteen-year-old Negro slave who had been used in like manner for some time and had vowed to throw himself to the sharks that very night. Together they survive the harrowing two and a half month trip, helping others as well. Their friendship is the key to the new world for both of them, carrying them through hardships and trials, and eventually to happiness.

Length: 332 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English	Age Level: 18 - 18

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Jeanne Charters lives in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband, Matt Restivo. She is the mother of four daughters and stepmom to two sons and another daughter. Each of her daughters, through their beauty, strength, and kindness, has inspired some aspect of Mary Boland. For speaking engagements, please contact Jeanne at jcharters@bellsouth.net www.jeannecharters.com --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN : B011MJHL3Q
Publisher : Rogue Phoenix Press (13 July 2015)
Language : English
File size : 2252 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 332 pages

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Entertaining.

Reviewed in the Netherlands on 28 October 2016

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Good reading. Liked it. Seems historically correct and gives good insight in the problems of the generation. The many stereotypical facts are sometimes annoying, but it is addressed to teenagers in the first place.

John C.

A Great Book on the Irish Immigrant Experience

Reviewed in the United States on 25 July 2015

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I am the coordinator of Irish Cultural/Educational programs at an Irish Center in The Capitol of New York State. I had a special interest in reading Shanty Gold since the author Jeanne Charters is presenting her book at our September 23rd 2015 meeting. I was not disappointed since the book is a great story about the experiences of many of our Irish relatives who came to the United States at the height of the Irish Famine 1845 to 1855, the coffin ships many found transport in, the rape and slaughter they faced, and finally the perseverance needed to survive in Boston Massachusetts where no Irish need to apply for jobs. The central characters Mary Boland and Kamua Okafor a black boy had similar horrendous experiences from a society with rampant prejudices. The book achieved its purpose better in many ways of getting you in touch with the Irish experience compared to a lecture covering the same topics. I look forward to the two books which are to follow completing this trilogy of Irish immigrant pain, strength and success. Books like this prove that historic fiction can be one of the many avenues to enjoy the culture and history of people.

John W. Carswell

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A Masterful Creation of pace, character and first-person impact

Reviewed in the United States on 31 January 2021

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This captivating, masterful creation of so well-informed historical fiction is a gut-wrenching first-person account and celebration of the incredible fortitude, strength and perseverance of one young Irish woman in overcoming the devastation of Ireland's potato famine and the pervasive cruelties of elitism, racism, and chauvinism of the Irish Migration of the 1840's-50's. Likely to bring tears to the eye!!

Luisa C.

She knows how to develop a story with the best of them

Reviewed in the United States on 14 May 2018

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Being a guy (my wife's account) of English/Welsh ancestry, and knowing the English were going to be bashed, I decided to buy the book after hearing Jeanne give a talk about the book and tips on writing. She knows how to develop a story with the best of them. It is an outstanding historically accurate novel. But she also sneaks in some lessons of life. This would be a great gift for any young female who could use an inspirational role model. It is also a great read for an old guy like me who rarely reads fiction.

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Martha L.

A very well written and engaging story!

Reviewed in the United States on 18 June 2018

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The book so well describes the plight of the Irish during the Potato Famine, a time of escape from the old sod. The many themes of life and death struggle have deep roots for the Irish and so many others of differing cultures but common struggles from 1850 through the turn of the Century. I can't wait for the next stories!

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