Black Potatoes is the compelling story of men, women, and children who defied landlords and searched empty fields for scraps of harvested vegetables and edible weeds to eat, who walked several miles each day to hard-labor jobs for meager wages and to reach soup kitchens, and who committed crimes just to be sent to jail, where they were assured of a meal. Its the story of children and adults who suffered from starvation, disease, and the loss of family and friends, as well as those who died. Illustrated with black and white engravings, its also the story of the heroes among the Irish people and how they held on to hope. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 6.8 ATOS Book Level: 8.1 AR Interest Level: UG AR Points: 5 AR Quiz: 55926EN Reading Counts Level: 7.9 Reading Counts Points: 9 Lexile Measure: 1040 Fountas & Pinnell: Y. Teaching Books: https://school.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=11070.