Books like Dustbin Baby by Jacqueline Wilson
April discovered in a dustbin as a newborn and grown up in a foster home under the care of her devoted foster mother, Marion. Though life has been kind, she feels a deep longing to learn about her origins and the events of the years between being abandoned and adopted. The story follows April’s emotional journey as she seeks answers and confronts the mysteries of her past, while navigating the complexities of foster care and identity.
First publish date: October 1, 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jacqueline Wilson
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