Marita Conlon-McKenna
- January 10, 2024
- Writer
Quick Facts
Marita Conlon-McKenna Biography
| Name | Marita Conlon-McKenna |
| Birthday | Nov 5 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Ireland |
| Birth Country | Ireland |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Children(s) | 4 |
Marita Conlon-McKenna is one of the most popular and richest Writer who was born on November 5, 1956 in Ireland, Ireland.
Marita Conlon-McKenna (born 5 November 1956) is an award-winning Irish author of children’s books and adult fiction. She is best known for her Famine-era historical children’s book Under the Hawthorn Tree, the first book of the Children of the Famine trilogy, which was published in 1990 and achieved immediate success. Praised for its child-accessible yet honest depiction of the Great Famine, Under the Hawthorn Tree has been translated into over a dozen languages and is taught in classrooms worldwide. Conlon-McKenna went on to be a prolific writer and has published over 20 books for both young readers and adults. Her debut adult novel Magdalen was published in 1999.
Conlon-McKenna went on to write more books for young readers. Her characters are often depicted in challenging situations or life events. Among her historical children’s books are Safe Harbour, set during World War II, which was shortlisted for the Bisto Book of the Year Award, and two follow-up books to Under the Hawthorn Tree: Wildflower Girl and Fields of Home, which completed the Children of the Famine trilogy. Other children’s books include The Blue Horse, which won the Bisto Irish Book of the Year Award and reached the top of the bestseller’s list in 1993, No Goodbye, and A Girl Called Blue.
Marita Conlon-McKenna Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Writer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Marita Conlon-McKenna is one of the richest Writer from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marita Conlon- McKenna 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Conlon-McKenna carried out extensive historical research for her 1916-era novel Rebel Sisters. Based on real-life Gifford sisters Nellie, Muriel and Grace, who were involved in the 1916 Rising in Dublin, Rebel Sisters became a number-one bestseller when it was released in 2016 on the centenary year of the 1916 Rising.
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Facts & Trivia
Mark Ranked on the list of most popular Writer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Marita Conlon-McKenna celebrates birthday on November 5 of every year.
How old is Marita Conlon-McKenna?
65 years (November 5, 1956)
What is Marita Conlon-McKenna famous for?
Marita Conlon-McKenna is an Irish author of children and adult books. She is a multi-award winning author, publishing many successful books for children and her debut adult novel, Magdalen. As an author, she holds a specific style in which she writes tales set in history.
When was Marita Conlon-McKenna born?
November 5, 1956 (age 65 years)
What happens in the end of Under the Hawthorn Tree?
It is well written and is one of the many emotional scenes throughout the book. My favourite part of the book is at the end, when they arrive at the great-aunt’s and Eily remembers their hometown of Duneen and she also said she would miss the wind blowing softly through the hawthorn tree.
What book comes after under the hawthorn tree?
Famine Trilogy 3 Books, Under the Hawthorn Tree, Wildflower Girl and Fields of Home. Three books about the Famine of 1840’s and how it changed the lives of the O’driscoll family.