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Sam, his younger brother, and sister had contented lives in the countryside with their mother and father. When Pa departs for America in search of fortune, the family’s fortunes change sharply. The children are taken to live with Aunt Maud and Uncle Bert in London’s Devil’s Acre, a dangerous area where they are compelled to work, much like the characters in “Oliver Twist.” The grim reality of city life proves too harsh, prompting the three siblings to leave with their small dog, Patch. They embark on a hazardous journey in search of their long‑lost grandfather, hoping for a better future.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Barbara Mitchelhill
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