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The Ragged Orphan

By: Lindsey Hutchinson
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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Summary

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 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. Recognising 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.
©2023 Lindsey Hutchinson (P)2023 Boldwood Books
Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Romance Victorian Heartfelt Feel-Good
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Another triumph over adversity pleasing read

I love Lyndsays stories they simply warm your heart, whilst full of overcoming travesty. The child protagonists are always brilliant characters. Love her work, her and Anna Jacobs got me through lock down!

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Great story

yet another great story form Lindsey Hutchinson. love it from start to finish. now onto another one.

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