Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850

Focusing on young characters makes the tragedy more relatable for kids, but I wonder how the author balanced historical accuracy with age-appropriate storytelling.

The depiction of suffering was powerful but also heartbreaking — did it feel too intense for a young audience for anyone else?

The balance between educating and engaging young readers must have been tricky; I wonder what guided those choices.