Books like Ready-made family. by Frances Salomon Murphy
The story follows three orphaned siblings—Hedwig, Peter, and six‑year‑old Mary Rose—who are reassigned from the State Home to the home of a kind druggist and his wife. Initially unsure, the children slowly adapt to a new family life, discovering trust, companionship, and a sense of belonging. As they forge friendships and the initially skeptical grandmother Kennedy gradually warms to them, the siblings face a challenge when Hedwig’s aunt returns to claim her. The novel explores themes of family, resilience, and the search for stability in a foster setting.
First publish date: 1953
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Frances Salomon Murphy
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