Lindsey Hutchinson
The Ragged Orphan: A gritty, heart-wrenching historical saga from Lindsey Hutchinson
The Ragged Orphan: A gritty, heart-wrenching historical saga from Lindsey Hutchinson
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In the book, Jared Johnsons little sister dies, and he is left on his own. Desperate to avoid the workhouse, he attracts the attention of Toby McGuire, the King of the Tatters. Jared loves driving his horse Bess and hustling for rags, but being successful can bring him enemies as well as friends. Toby knows that Jared is destined for bigger things, but his big mouth may get him hurt first. The book is a heart-breaking and heart-warming story about an unforgettable boy, and fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood, and Lyn Andrews will fall in love with it.
Format: Hardback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2023
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
When 12-year-old Jared Johnson's little sister dies, just hours after his mother breathes her last after wasting away so her children could eat, he knows he is on his own. Desperate to avoid the workhouse, he does everything he can to survive the inhospitable streets of Birmingham. Jared is blessed with the gift of the gab and soon attracts the attention of the King of the Tatters, Toby McGuire. Recognizing a kindred spirit, Toby soon has Jared out on a cart hustling for rags. Jared loves driving his horse Bess, shouting 'any old rags as loud as he can, and it's not long before he's thriving. But being successful can bring you enemies as well as friends. Toby knows that Jared is destined for bigger things – provided his big mouth doesn't get him hurt first.
The top 10 best-seller is back with an unforgettable story about an unforgettable boy. Heart-breaking and heart-warming, fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood, and Lyn Andrews will fall in love with this latest page-turner from Lindsey Hutchinson.
What readers are saying about Lindsey Hutchinson: 'Couldn't put this book down. Brilliant story with many sad bits, but lovely happy ending. I would thoroughly recommend this book.' 'What a fabulous book from Lindsey again. She never disappoints. Read in 2 days; it really is unputdownable! Can't wait for the next one as I know it will be another cracker.' 'It's a while since I didn't want a book to end. I absolutely loved this story as I have all of this author's books. She can't write fast enough for me, every book has been as lovely as the last, and as usual, I can't wait for the next.' 'Oh my goodness, I fell in love with each and everyone of the characters, except Edith, am glad to say she got her just rewards. Lindsey, you make them so loveable and real. Read it in 2 days. Brilli.'
Weight: 424g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801626804
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