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Roma: Charlie and Poppy
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Based on real-life events.
If you, as a very small child, were removed from the only culture and constant you knew, how would you feel? If you, as a child, knew nothing of your past, would that be even worse? If you, as a child, were forced to live with a monster, how would you survive? Charlie is orphaned after his entire Romany family perish in an accident. He is forced to change his name and beliefs by his adoptive parents. He finds an ally in a foundling, named Poppy -- and after years of neglect and abuse, they hatch a plan to reclaim their lives. This harrowing story is testament to a child's strength of will - and their ability to survive and to love.
Based on real-life events.
If you, as a very small child, were removed from the only culture and constant you knew, how would you feel? If you, as a child, knew nothing of your past, would that be even worse? If you, as a child, were forced to live with a monster, how would you survive? Charlie is orphaned after his entire Romany family perish in an accident. He is forced to change his name and beliefs by his adoptive parents. He finds an ally in a foundling, named Poppy -- and after years of neglect and abuse, they hatch a plan to reclaim their lives. This harrowing story is testament to a child's strength of will - and their ability to survive and to love.
148 pages, Paperback
First published July 26, 2015
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Linda De Quincey
5 books8 followersI have written five books, contributed a chapter to an anthology and have two works-in-progress.
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November 9, 2015
Although not Romanian, my nan was a Brummie sent to a London orphanage (Barnardo’s) as a child after her parents separated which I think overwhelmed my emotions and added to already the heart-breaking tale of Charlie who suffers prejudices from a small child. Stripped of his culture and even his name (The mother preferred to call him Charles) we follow the struggles of a child submerged not only into a new family but a whole new way of life. There's such attention to detail in this book regards to Romanian culture, beliefs, slang etc. Poppy is a kindred spirit and their love each other is touching beautiful, but will a family secret make or break them?
December 16, 2015
A lovely story with satisfactory ending.
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