An Orphan's Story
Published on 16. January 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-00-868016-9 (ISBN)
Description
The brand new emotional and heart-wrenching tale from the author of The Lost Evacuee and The Boy with the Suitcase
In a time of war, an orphaned boy must embark on an epic journey...
After the death of his beloved father, Arthur and a group of other young evacuees are sent far away to Canada for their own safety on the eve of the Second World War. Alone and afraid, with no family to protect him, Arthur faces an unknown future.
But even on the other side of the world he can't escape the war. Faced with more upheaval, Arthur begins to doubt he will ever find his forever family. With so much heartache and turmoil, can he hold on to his dream of love and happiness?
In a time of war, an orphaned boy must embark on an epic journey...
After the death of his beloved father, Arthur and a group of other young evacuees are sent far away to Canada for their own safety on the eve of the Second World War. Alone and afraid, with no family to protect him, Arthur faces an unknown future.
But even on the other side of the world he can't escape the war. Faced with more upheaval, Arthur begins to doubt he will ever find his forever family. With so much heartache and turmoil, can he hold on to his dream of love and happiness?
Reviews / Votes
Readers love Cathy Sharp'Loved this book ... had me gripped waiting for the next page' 5* Amazon reviewer
'Another brilliant book' 5* Amazon reviewer
'A must read' 5* Amazon reviewer
'I could not put it down' 5* Amazon reviewer
'Keeps you captivated from start to finish.' 5* Goodreads reviewer
'Absolutely brilliant' 5* Goodreads reviewer
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 129 mm
Width: 198 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
258 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-868016-9 (9780008680169)
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Person
Cathy loves writing because it gives pleasure to others. She finds writing an extension of herself and it gives her great satisfaction. Cathy says, 'There is nothing like seeing your book in print, because so much loving care has been given to bringing that book into being.' Cathy lives in Cambridgeshire.