The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham Paperback Book

Description: The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham The Home for Unwanted Girls meets Orphan Train in this unforgettable novel about a young girl caught in a scheme to rid Englands streets of destitute children, and the lengths she will go to find her way home—based on the true story of the British Home Children.2018 At ninety-seven years old, Winnifred Ellis knows she doesnt have much time left, and it is almost a relief to realize that once she is gone, the truth about her shameful past will die with her. But when her great-grandson Jamie, the spitting image of her dear late husband, asks about his family tree, Winnifred cant lie any longer, even if it means breaking a promise she made so long ago... 1936 Fifteen-year-old Winny has never known a real home. After running away from an abusive stepfather, she falls in with Mary, Jack, and their ragtag group of friends roaming the streets of Liverpool. When the children are caught stealing food, Winny and Mary are left in Dr. Barnardos Barkingside Home for Girls, a local home for orphans and forgotten children found in the citys slums. At Barkingside, Winny learns she will soon join other boys and girls in a faraway place called Canada, where families and better lives await them. But Winnys hopes are dashed when she is separated from her friends and sent to live with a family that has no use for another daughter. Instead, they have paid for an indentured servant to work on their farm. Faced with this harsh new reality, Winny clings to the belief that she will someday find her friends again. Inspired by true events, The Forgotten Home Child is a moving and heartbreaking novel about place, belonging, and family—the one we make for ourselves and its enduring power to draw us home. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Genevieve Graham is the USA TODAY and #1 bestselling author of twelve novels, including The Secret Keeper; The Forgotten Home Child, which has been optioned for TV; Letters Across the Sea; and Bluebird. She is passionate about breathing life back into history through tales of love and adventure. She lives in Alberta. Visit her at GenevieveGraham.com or on X and Instagram @GenGrahamAuthor. Review Indigos most anticipated read of 2020 The Kits "10 New Books to Cozy Up With" Target Recommends for March 2020"If theres one thing that defines The Forgotten Home Child, its the essence of the past. In these pages, one family discovers the truth about their personal history and realizes that while our pasts are imperfect and multi-faceted, and can bind us or set us free, in the end, they inform our identity. Genevieve Graham captures the readers attention from the beginning in this exquisite journey to the heart of what makes us human." — ARMANDO LUCAS CORREA, bestselling author of The German Girl and The Daughters Tale"Drawing on a dark, yet little-known chapter in Canadas history, Graham paints a searing portrait of a childhood shattered by isolation and brutality. I was profoundly moved by this tale of courage, fortitude, and the hearts ability to open again in the wake of great injustice. The Forgotten Home Child is a powerful and engrossing read, brimming on every page with both heartbreak and hope." — ROXANNE VELETZOS, bestselling author of The Girl They Left Behind"Brings alive in the imagination the lives of what were once called Barnardo children—kids who came from England to Canada to be adopted into families here. While historically not all of the stories were positive, Graham evokes the experience of a groundswell of young immigrants from which many in this country are descended." — Toronto Star"Graham . . . has crafted a sensitive, moving tale of a group of displaced children and their search for belonging on our shores. This little-known piece of our nations history couldnt be in better hands." — Canadian Living"Another gem from one of my favourite historical fiction authors! Graham reveals our past—both the shame and the hope of it—in the truest possible light. In doing so, she offers promise that the future can be changed by the telling of such important stories. This novel is heartbreaking yet romantic, distressing yet charming—and perfect for fans of Joanna Goodman and Jennifer Robson!" — MARISSA STAPLEY, bestselling author of The Last Resort"The Forgotten Home Child is a poignant, edgy, and skillfully written portrayal of a Home Childs experience that typified so many. The absence of any sugar coating makes this story come to life and brings a level of reality that is often lacking—an emotional journey well worth reading." — LORI OSCHEFSKI, CEO of the British Home Children Advocacy and Research Association"[A] page-turner. . . . Graham writes about ordinary people living at important moments in Canadian history, from the displacement of the Acadians to the Yukon Gold Rush to the Second World War. In The Forgotten Home Child, she ensures the British Home Children are remembered and honoured." — Winnipeg Free Press"Graham has immense talent when it comes to making our nations history interesting and weaving a riveting story around historical facts." — Niagara Life Magazine Details ISBN1668069504 Author Genevieve Graham Publisher Simon & Schuster Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781668069509 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-09-24 Audience General Imprint Threshold Editions Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Alternative 9781982128951 US Release Date 2024-09-24 AU Release Date 2024-10-15 Pages 432 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161472646;

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