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Emmie Hatton has lived a lonely life at the Craven Home for Orphaned Children, her only companion being Lucy, a small black kitten that visits her on the fire escape. When the war forces the Craven children to evacuate London, Emmie must say goodbye to Lucy and face the uncertainty of sheltering in a new city. The story follows Emmie's emotional journey as she balances the harsh realities of war with the hope of finding a new home and perhaps a new friend.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Holly Webb
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