Fiona's Lace
Author:
Patricia Polacco
Illustrator:
Patricia Polacco
Publication:
2014 by Paula Wiseman Books
Genre:
Fiction, Picture Books
Pages:
48
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Many years ago Patrcia Polacco's great-great-grandmother Fiona lived in a small village not far from Limerick, Ireland. There, Fiona's taught Fiona the fine art of lace making. The running stitch, the half stitch, the lace stitch, Fiona learned them all. Times were hard in Ireland, and when the mill closed, the family bid Ireland good-bye for a better life in America.
In their new home in America, Fiona passed the time making lace, yards and yards of lace. Fiona soon became known far and wide for her fine lace. But no one knew that Fiona's beautiful lace would not only help her family support themselves but also save her and her sister, Ailish, in a way none of them could ever have imagined.
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Patricia Polacco
1944 -American
Patricia Polacco comes from a large family of fine storytellers, and her stories reflect that rich family heritage. Luba and the Wren carries o... See more
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Reviews
Fiona’s Lace
Reviewed by Sara Masarik
As I continued my journey through Patricia Polacco’s body of work this year, Fiona’s Lace was a title I was especially eager to find. Based on the true story of Polacco’s Irish ancestors who immigrated to Chicago during the Potato Famine, this book is excellent. Somewhat unique among Polacco books, this one has elegant, cooler-toned illustrations—more subdued and refined than many of her others. Having lived in Ireland myself, I was particularly struck by how authentically the early pages evoke the Irish landscape and atmosphere.
Fiona's Lace
Reviewed by Megan McCain
Fiona’s Lace by Patricia Polacco details a story from the author’s family history. During a time of economic hardship, an Irish family immigrates to America, but they hold tight to their family culture.
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