Mulligans' Journey

About the Book

A long time ago, when I was a little girl, I lived on a farm in Ireland with my family. My brother and I were best friends. There was a lot of work to do on the farm, but as hard as we worked, we always found time for play and listening to Dad’s stories. I guess you could say life was pretty simple…until September of 1845 when the potato famine hit. While crop after crop failed, my parents were forced to make a decision that would change our lives forever. We were going to America… For Mom and Dad

About the Author

Caren B. Duke is the author and co-illustrator of Mulligans’ Journey. Her inspiration for the story emerged when she began to research her Irish heritage. Family documents provided by Caren’s mother, and stories passed down through generations were of particular assistance in painting a personal picture of the difficult journey 19th century immigrants endured on their way to America. Coming from a family of artists and creative minds, Caren tapped into those resources and co-illustrated the book with her father and sister.