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"The Whispering Road" follows brother and sister Joe and Annie as they escape a harsh service life and embark on a perilous journey to Manchester, hoping to reunite with their mother, who was left in a workhouse when they were young. Their quest is complicated by supernatural elements and harrowing memories that shape their decisions. Facing the harsh realities of early‑century urban life, the siblings must navigate the dangers of the city while grappling with the haunting presence of voices from their past. In the midst of this struggle, Joe is forced to make a painful choice that tests his loyalty to Annie and their shared desire for freedom, ultimately leading them back to the truth about their mother's fate.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Livi Michael
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