Foundling (Signature S.)

Foundling (Signature S.)

by JuneOldham (Author)

Synopsis

When Ren's mother realises that she's expecting her second child, she knows that Ren must be sent away. The tax on excess children is more than she can afford, and a relative, Greta, has offered Ren shelter in the north.

But the journey to Greta's goes terribly wrong, and Ren finds herself alone on the desolate moors. There she meets Brocket, Lil, Hilary and Mrs Gimmer. Like Ren, they are determined to remain concealed in the wilderness, away from the dangers of the cities.

All their lives are changed by the discovery of an abandoned baby. In their efforts to protect her, each of them must overcome their deepest fears . . .

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: 2
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 02 Nov 1995

ISBN 10: 0340634782
ISBN 13: 9780340634783
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
The haunting strangeness of the setting, the power of Oldham's language and imagery, and the emotional power of the characters' situation will remain indelibly in readers' memories * Booklist *
Riveting * Kirkus *
Oldham is a thrilling writer ... poised, precise and evocative. * TES *
... the haunting strangeness of the setting, the power of Oldham's language and imagery, and the emotional immediacy of the characters' situation will remain indelibly in readers' memories. * BOOKLIST *
The sharply focused novel explores the profound effect the short series of events has on each individual's life . . . * HORN BOOK REVIEW *
A riveting novel. * KIRKUS REVIEWS *
Author Bio
June Oldham is the prize-winning author of more than a dozen books for children and adults. She was brought up in Lincolnshire, read English at university and has two children. June has taught in colleges of further education and enjoys walking on the moors. She is married to an actor and has lived in Yorkshire for over twenty years, where many of her novels are set.