#Book on Tour #The Ragged Orphan #Lindsey Hutchinson #British & Irish Historical Literature #Publisher : Boldwood Books
My Thoughts and Book Review A story about an unforgettable boy named Jared Johnson who is 12 years old, who warmed my heart with his bright character. An easy and heartwarming novel one can curl up to this winter with sad bits and pieces and a wonderful ending to hope for. The story begins with sad bits when Jared Johnson's little sister Maisy dies of fever along with his mother who was laid to rest because of hunger and poverty. No food, No shelter or home, Jared's heart was breaking finally because he couldn't take it all suddenly. His father left his sister Maisy when she was four, and when he was six when he was left with bitterness and anger. It was sadness and cruelty that sliced through his heart but he was not able to prevent it and was guilty of being the one left alive. Jared was afraid of where he would settle, where to go, and how to stay alive. Having to always scavenge he couldn't find a safe somewhere to sleep which was a problem. With great difficulty...