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Author: Janet Nolan

📘 The St. Patrick's Day shillelagh by Janet Nolan

Fergus, a boy in famine‑stricken Ireland, embarks on a perilous journey to America in hopes of a better life. Along the way, he crafts a shillelagh from a cherished blackthorn tree—a symbol of his heritage and resilience. Each St. Patrick’s Day, his descendants gather to recount this tale, keeping the spirit of their Irish roots alive through generations.

First publish date: 2002

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Janet Nolan

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