Books like Hetty Feather by Jacqueline Wilson
Hetty Feather, a raw‑spun infant with fiery hair, is abandoned by her mother on the steps of the Foundling Hospital in London in 1876. Raised by a kind foster family in the countryside, she develops a vivid imagination and a deep bond with her foster brother, Jem. Their adventures include escaping to a bustling travelling circus where Hetty is enchanted by the bold Madame Adeline and her horses.
When Hetty reaches school age, she must return to the Foundling Hospital’s austere regime. The strict matrons contrast sharply with the warmth of her foster home, and the girl wrestles with loneliness and longing for her lost family. Amid the rigid discipline, Hetty hears whispers that her real mother might be the very same Madame Adeline she admired. The story blends historical detail with the emotional journey of an orphan seeking belonging and truth in Victorian Britain.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jacqueline Wilson
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