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Street Child
Read the story of Jim Jarvis, the boy whose plight inspired Dr Barnardo to found his famous children's homes. Now published into the Essential Modern Classics list. When his mother dies Jim Jarvis is left all alone in London. He is sent to the workhouse, but quickly escapes chosing a hard life on the streets of the city over the confines of the workhouse walls. Struggling to survive, Jim finally finds some friends only to be snatched away and made to work for the remorselessly cruel Grimy Nick, constantly guarded by his vicious dog, Snipe. Will Jim ever manage to be free?
208 pages, Paperback
First published September 30, 1993
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Berlie Doherty
115 books85 followersBerlie Doherty née Hollingsworth is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. She is best known for children's books, for which she has twice won the Carnegie Medal.She has also written novels for adults, plays for theatre and radio, television series and libretti for children's opera.
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October 20, 2019
Gripping and vivid tale of a destitute child’s life on the streets sent to the workhouse in 1860s London
Berlie Doherty takes what little is known about the London urchin and child, Jim Jarvis, reputed to have inspired Dr Barnardo to set up his homes for destitute children, and weaves a riveting fictional account of his possible experiences.
Following the death of his father that saw his family evicted from their former cottage, Jim Jarvis and his sisters, Emily and Lizzie, move to a single room within a tenement in the slums of London with their mother. When an outbreak of cholera leave cook, Annie, unable to work it sees the family deposited to the street and Ma Jarvis doing everything she can to avoid the workhouse for her brood. Whilst her two daughters are taken to an old friend with a possible use for a kitchen hand there is nothing for Jim and his mother but the workhouse and when policemen come across his ailing mother slumped on the street they are carted off. But on arrival Jim’s mother is taken to the infirmary, from where he never sees her again and is simply told of her death.
Although Jim gets used to the casual brutality of the workhouse and learns to make his way, even making the nearest thing to a friend, he knows escape is his only hope for the future. Savvy but in no way a match for the realities of life on the streets, Jim’s loneliness and vulnerability in the face of a host of demoralising experiences is palpable, with his happiest times spent amongst the many fellow street boys who watch each other’s backs. Sold into servitude by a single coin and handed over to a drunkard thug named Grimy Nick, he is led between the wharves into the backbreaking job of shovelling coal in a lighter boat. Treated worse than an animal and finally back on the steets, Jim eventually meets Dr Barnardo, whose ‘Ragged School’ for the poor had already been established. It is the philanthropist’s abject horror at the fate facing Jim and his fellow rooftop sleepers without homes or benefactors that spurs him on to campaign amongst the wealthy for funds to establish his foundation for destitute children and provide them with a home.
In a book of short chapters that seem to take Jim from the misery of life at the workhouse through a series of wretched and brutal experiences, Berlie Doherty makes apparent the plight of street orphans in the Victorian era. Avoiding romanticising Jim’s experiences, the harsh realities of his and many other children’s precarious lives are illustrated in an emotive and unexpectedly poignant novel. It is not only the period that comes alive in Doherty’s authentic story but the character of Jim, whose pluck and fortitude compels the reader to vie for him every step of the way as his spirit is broken time and again. Touches of humour from Jim and the kindness of strangers that mean so much when he has so little add genuine moments of brightness to a fantastic read.
Aimed at the ages 8-12 and Year 5/6 of primary school, the book is also a worthwhile and engaging read for adults and those interested in the Victorian era.
Berlie Doherty takes what little is known about the London urchin and child, Jim Jarvis, reputed to have inspired Dr Barnardo to set up his homes for destitute children, and weaves a riveting fictional account of his possible experiences.
Following the death of his father that saw his family evicted from their former cottage, Jim Jarvis and his sisters, Emily and Lizzie, move to a single room within a tenement in the slums of London with their mother. When an outbreak of cholera leave cook, Annie, unable to work it sees the family deposited to the street and Ma Jarvis doing everything she can to avoid the workhouse for her brood. Whilst her two daughters are taken to an old friend with a possible use for a kitchen hand there is nothing for Jim and his mother but the workhouse and when policemen come across his ailing mother slumped on the street they are carted off. But on arrival Jim’s mother is taken to the infirmary, from where he never sees her again and is simply told of her death.
Although Jim gets used to the casual brutality of the workhouse and learns to make his way, even making the nearest thing to a friend, he knows escape is his only hope for the future. Savvy but in no way a match for the realities of life on the streets, Jim’s loneliness and vulnerability in the face of a host of demoralising experiences is palpable, with his happiest times spent amongst the many fellow street boys who watch each other’s backs. Sold into servitude by a single coin and handed over to a drunkard thug named Grimy Nick, he is led between the wharves into the backbreaking job of shovelling coal in a lighter boat. Treated worse than an animal and finally back on the steets, Jim eventually meets Dr Barnardo, whose ‘Ragged School’ for the poor had already been established. It is the philanthropist’s abject horror at the fate facing Jim and his fellow rooftop sleepers without homes or benefactors that spurs him on to campaign amongst the wealthy for funds to establish his foundation for destitute children and provide them with a home.
In a book of short chapters that seem to take Jim from the misery of life at the workhouse through a series of wretched and brutal experiences, Berlie Doherty makes apparent the plight of street orphans in the Victorian era. Avoiding romanticising Jim’s experiences, the harsh realities of his and many other children’s precarious lives are illustrated in an emotive and unexpectedly poignant novel. It is not only the period that comes alive in Doherty’s authentic story but the character of Jim, whose pluck and fortitude compels the reader to vie for him every step of the way as his spirit is broken time and again. Touches of humour from Jim and the kindness of strangers that mean so much when he has so little add genuine moments of brightness to a fantastic read.
Aimed at the ages 8-12 and Year 5/6 of primary school, the book is also a worthwhile and engaging read for adults and those interested in the Victorian era.
October 18, 2020
I have been reading this book with my class at school as a guided reading book and found it very interesting and realistic to the time period in London that it is set.
Street Child is a boy called Jim's story. Jim looses his mother, gets separated from his sisters and finds himself in a workhouse. Jim's story of loss, anguish and abuse continues from here and really tugs at your heart. The children I teach were really drawn in by the story and found it shocking the way children were treated and how life was in those times.
The book is related to John Barnardo who set up and founded Barnardos the charity back in 1867 and two pages of information is set out in the back of the book.
I didn't realise this book is part of a series of standalone novels so I will be looking at getting the next book soon.
Street Child is a boy called Jim's story. Jim looses his mother, gets separated from his sisters and finds himself in a workhouse. Jim's story of loss, anguish and abuse continues from here and really tugs at your heart. The children I teach were really drawn in by the story and found it shocking the way children were treated and how life was in those times.
The book is related to John Barnardo who set up and founded Barnardos the charity back in 1867 and two pages of information is set out in the back of the book.
I didn't realise this book is part of a series of standalone novels so I will be looking at getting the next book soon.
April 24, 2021
Jim crept forward, invisible in the deep shadows, and stood hardly breathing just inside the gate.
4.25
I stopped reading about workhouses and orphanages long ago. They always give me the creeps. I always feel like giving up but honestly, I've never given up on such books. So I read it. And I finished it.
Plot
Jim Jarvis is left all alone in a workhouse. His mother is dead and his sisters are safe. But Jim longs to escape. He takes the first chance and finds himself in the busy streets of London. He finds his mothers friend, Rosie, and starts working for her. He's kicked out by Rosie's grandfather and forced to work for Grimy Nick. He's treated even worse then an animal.
I felt sorry for Jim. But I really liked his character. The plot brought out all kind of emotions but mind this, I DID NOT CRY. I don't have much to say for the plot.
Writing
The writing was pretty ok. But it gave more feel to the story. If I had to rate it on the scale from on to ten, I'd give it a 9.
Characters
Jim
Jim reminds me of Oliver from Oliver Twist. Even though he's a little more brave and doesn't trust anybody. But the situations were almost same. I couldn't help comparing the two. And I know that Oliver Twist is a classic and this is not but that really didn't matter to me. But something about it doens't seem right. I mean, Jim was always potrayed as a hero and literaly never made a wrong step. But it wasn't much of a problem so I have no idea why it's bothering me.
Nick
I have NO idea where to start. I'M SO ANGRY AT THIS PERSON THAT I-
UGH. Ok. Nick is Cruel. He treats Jim like an animal AND I WANT TO STRANGLE HIM RIGHT NOW. He thinks he owns Jim's body and soul. But you know what, Nick, YOU DON'T. SO BACK OFF. He doesn't give him proper food and overworks him. I HATE HATE HATE HIM.
"You with Grimy Nick?" one boy asked. Jim nodded, taking a quick swig from his pot and scowling at the bitterness.
"His last boy was taken to the ospikal," the boy muttered. "Beat to bits."
GET IT?
Rosie
Rosie was very kind. She gave Jim's sister's a home when she could lose her job for it. She helped Jim when he had no one nowhere. I like Rosie A LOT. Now she's an example of a good character.
Overall, I liked the book.
READ IT. NOW!!
April 23, 2018
Getting exciting. Great!
BRILL! TRUE AND A VERY SAD STORY SET IN THE 1860'S! Looking forward to finding out what happens next!
Superb!
BRILL! TRUE AND A VERY SAD STORY SET IN THE 1860'S! Looking forward to finding out what happens next!
Superb!
May 2, 2012
This book follows a young boy named Jim who is found homeless in London after the death of his mother. The book begins with Jim living with his mother and two sisters, but it becomes clear very early that the family do not have much money and are asked to leave the small room that they share after falling behind with the rent. Jim’s sick mother is forced to leave her daughters with a friend and Jim is taken to the workhouse. His mother dies here, and after Jims escape he becomes homeless on the streets of London and is faced with many issues and scary encounters.
I read this story with a year five class over the course of three weeks. The children were captivated by Jim’s plight and were eager to continue reading to the end. Most of the children were able to sympathise with Jim after considering their own lives and comparing that to the life of Jim. There were sensitive issues in the story, such as Jim losing his mother and being evicted from his home, and these had to be dealt with delicately.
Whilst reading this story, pupils were able to engage in many thought provoking activities including debates about the workhouse versus the streets. Pupils also carried out several literacy based activities including newspaper articles and letters that Jim wrote to his sisters whilst in the workhouse. This book could easily be used as a cross curricular resource in literacy and history, with its links to the Victorian times. I really enjoyed reading this story with the class, who could really identify with the character and show understanding of some of the issues in the story. I think that the story is best suited to pupils in upper key stage 2 or above.
I read this story with a year five class over the course of three weeks. The children were captivated by Jim’s plight and were eager to continue reading to the end. Most of the children were able to sympathise with Jim after considering their own lives and comparing that to the life of Jim. There were sensitive issues in the story, such as Jim losing his mother and being evicted from his home, and these had to be dealt with delicately.
Whilst reading this story, pupils were able to engage in many thought provoking activities including debates about the workhouse versus the streets. Pupils also carried out several literacy based activities including newspaper articles and letters that Jim wrote to his sisters whilst in the workhouse. This book could easily be used as a cross curricular resource in literacy and history, with its links to the Victorian times. I really enjoyed reading this story with the class, who could really identify with the character and show understanding of some of the issues in the story. I think that the story is best suited to pupils in upper key stage 2 or above.
November 3, 2020
Jim Jarvis is a young boy living as a runaway in the 1860s, one of thousands of homeless children. Despite this book being functional, it is based on the history of Barnardo’s and the ‘ragged school’.
January 28, 2015
Love it!
Might write the review later, I've wasted enough time I need to do my work now!!
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I loved this book for many reasons:
1. I enjoy reading books that are set in London.
2. Historical Fiction.
3. A book that you actually LEARN from. I learned about how life in England was in the 1800s, and about the workhouses! Which is something I didn't really know about before.
4. About a little boy's struggle for survival.
5. The cover............
May 31, 2024
It's sad that when horrors become common we become callous. e.g. street children and the 19th century workhouses.
September 26, 2011
Street Child by Berlie Doherty is about Jim Jarvis whose mother dies and he is left an orphan in London to fend for himself. He is picked up by the Police and sent to the work house. Jim dreams of escaping and one day he finally takes his chance annd makes his escape. The story takes you on a journey through his life and the many people he meets and jobs he has in order to survive.
He finds an old friend of his mother’s who takes him and he helps her sell seafood in the streets. However Jim is turned out by her family and sent to work at the docks on a coal lighter. He works tirelessly for a horrible man who stops Jim from running away by by tying a rope round his neck and having his dog keep guard. Jim again escapes from the dock yard and runs off to join the Circus, however he is found by his old boss and finds himself on the run once again. Jim finds his way back to London and lives rough on the streets as with many of ther other young boys. Jim ducks and dives to steal food and keep away from the Police. After running out of options Jim finally attends the ragged school and he meets his teacher who is kind and does not beat him. He asks to stay at the school as he has no where else to go. The teacher persuades Jim to take him to where all the boys sleep rough. The teacher feels so sorry for all the boys that he sets up a home for them and finds them jobs so that they can pay their way.
I thought this was a good book as so many different things happen to the main character and you are willing him to find a kind person who will look after him. It reminds children about hardship and how difficult life can be.
This book would be good for a year six class as it links in well with topics such as the Victorians and Doctor Barnardos.
He finds an old friend of his mother’s who takes him and he helps her sell seafood in the streets. However Jim is turned out by her family and sent to work at the docks on a coal lighter. He works tirelessly for a horrible man who stops Jim from running away by by tying a rope round his neck and having his dog keep guard. Jim again escapes from the dock yard and runs off to join the Circus, however he is found by his old boss and finds himself on the run once again. Jim finds his way back to London and lives rough on the streets as with many of ther other young boys. Jim ducks and dives to steal food and keep away from the Police. After running out of options Jim finally attends the ragged school and he meets his teacher who is kind and does not beat him. He asks to stay at the school as he has no where else to go. The teacher persuades Jim to take him to where all the boys sleep rough. The teacher feels so sorry for all the boys that he sets up a home for them and finds them jobs so that they can pay their way.
I thought this was a good book as so many different things happen to the main character and you are willing him to find a kind person who will look after him. It reminds children about hardship and how difficult life can be.
This book would be good for a year six class as it links in well with topics such as the Victorians and Doctor Barnardos.
February 11, 2024
I read this book as it’s something I’ll be looking at and reading with my class in the summer term. Based on a true story, it was eye opening for what life was like for certain children during the Victorian era. Also interesting to find out about how the charity ‘Barnados’ was actually set up. A gripping read. Looking forward to reading it again with my class.
September 2, 2025
*school book*
this children’s book made me cry, poor babies
this children’s book made me cry, poor babies
August 21, 2025
An inspiring story based on true events of a young boy’s life after he loses his mother. Jim’s is a very sad story as he’s pushed from one place to another and at the hands of some cruel adults but he is resilient, despite all his hardship. There is glimmers of hope too though, which is shown by others who are just as worse off as he is.
September 10, 2018
An excellent piece of historical fiction showcasing the struggles of an orphan child trying to survive alone in merciless Victorian London. After his mother dies Jim is flung from one extreme of deprivation to another. Forced into the Workhouse and then unwillingly sold for child labour; at first it seems to be cruel adults that rest at the root of Jim’s suffering. As time progresses, the system of privilege being prioritized over the poor becomes more apparent. It was warming to see the glimmers of kindness shining within those who may not be so fortunate themselves.
This was a gripping read- Doherty does not shy away from society’s abusive treatment towards children and those in need. The narrative was, at times, rather grim, but is one that really illustrates the resilience of those children and adults who endured such a brutal time. Very interesting to see where the wheels for change were set in motion towards a more charitable and caring society.
This was a gripping read- Doherty does not shy away from society’s abusive treatment towards children and those in need. The narrative was, at times, rather grim, but is one that really illustrates the resilience of those children and adults who endured such a brutal time. Very interesting to see where the wheels for change were set in motion towards a more charitable and caring society.
June 21, 2020
This is the book I used for my English assignment. It is a great story to read with middle/upper KS2. There are some parts that are quite upsetting but it allows for the teacher to help develop these emotions within the children and allow them to feel empathy for characters. It is also a very informative book at the same time, educating the reader on the Victorian times. For example, workhouses.
January 29, 2022
I personally really enjoyed this book. The author really brought the setting and characters to life, and it made me feel something as a reader. I felt sorry for the characters at some moments. This book really used emotive language. I recommend this.
June 18, 2024
I was that interested in this book that I’ve created a little poem. Here it goes.
Boy on the street all alone
Boy on the street he ain’t got no home
Boy on the street he’s all sad
Boy on the street got no dad
Thanks guys
Boy on the street all alone
Boy on the street he ain’t got no home
Boy on the street he’s all sad
Boy on the street got no dad
Thanks guys
September 17, 2019
One of my most favourite books to read as a child. I can still remember reading it in Year 6 and being so moved by main character's struggle. A great read for children interested in history.
October 31, 2021
Read for school :)
November 12, 2022
i absolutely ate this book up and this had me sobbing, everything. By far one of my favorite historical fiction books from my childhood. The impact this had on me.
March 6, 2024
If you want to hear the brutal reality of 1800s London after the Industrial Revolution through a beautiful story about persistence and fighting on, this book is for you.
October 6, 2024
Read it for Year 5- they will enjoy it!
January 31, 2023
Gripping tale about a homeless orphan boy in London set in the 1860’s based on a true story.
February 7, 2024
I really liked this book
October 13, 2016
This book was recommended to me by a year 5 TA as they had used it for literacy in their class. After reading the first few pages I was hooked and finished this book within hours! This story is so inspiring because it it based on a true story of a young boy's life journey of losing his mother and being sent to the work house. You really do empathise with Jim the main character, such a great read!!
October 29, 2024
I remember I loved this book SO much as a child. I found it in my schools library, took it home and never gave it back. I must have read it about three times. I don’t know why the story captivated me so much, given the little I know of the struggles he did. But his feelings of loneliness and despair resonated with me so much.
Such a beautiful story with a wonderfully hopeful denouement 🤍
Such a beautiful story with a wonderfully hopeful denouement 🤍
January 23, 2012
This is the story of Jim Jarvis, a boy who is orphaned and forced to work in an East London workhouse. Eventually, fearing that his whole life will be spent in the workhouse, Jim decides to escape. The rest of the book follows his journey through London. During this time he tries to find his sisters (who he was separated from when he was put in the workhouse), works for a cruel and abusive man on a coal boat and lives as a ‘street child.’ It is during his time on the streets that he meets Barney (Dr. Barnardo). With the help of Barney Jim is given a second chance as a Barnardo’s child.
I read this book during SEA with a year 5 class as it linked well with our Mantel of the Expert topic (the Victorians). We followed the QCA scheme of work for this book; this gives you a pre prepared lesson plan frame and a IWB programme. Although this scheme of work was a good basis, it was somewhat limited in the creativity of lessons so I adapted it a lot. Nevertheless, it is worth looking at as it was helpful in dividing the book into sections to read and gave a few good ideas for lessons (e.g. conscience alleys).
The children really enjoyed reading this book and, as the school was in Ilford and not far away from one of Barnardo’s children’s homes, they were especially interested in the work of Barnardo and the life of children within these homes. I thought that it was great that the book had sparked such interest in them! There were a few moments in the book that dealt with difficult issues; for example, the death of Jim’s mother. The book dealt with such issues very sensitively, but because of some of the content, I would not recommend reading this book with children younger than year 5.
I read this book during SEA with a year 5 class as it linked well with our Mantel of the Expert topic (the Victorians). We followed the QCA scheme of work for this book; this gives you a pre prepared lesson plan frame and a IWB programme. Although this scheme of work was a good basis, it was somewhat limited in the creativity of lessons so I adapted it a lot. Nevertheless, it is worth looking at as it was helpful in dividing the book into sections to read and gave a few good ideas for lessons (e.g. conscience alleys).
The children really enjoyed reading this book and, as the school was in Ilford and not far away from one of Barnardo’s children’s homes, they were especially interested in the work of Barnardo and the life of children within these homes. I thought that it was great that the book had sparked such interest in them! There were a few moments in the book that dealt with difficult issues; for example, the death of Jim’s mother. The book dealt with such issues very sensitively, but because of some of the content, I would not recommend reading this book with children younger than year 5.
August 4, 2017
Had recently enjoyed the sequel (about what happened to his sisters), thinking I must have read the original. But then wasn't sure. So now I know I've definitley read it! This book has been around since the 1990s and it's the story of Jim Jarvis, a real destitute boy whose circumstances in the 1860s so moved Dr Barnardo (who was already running a 'ragged school' providing free education during the day to poor children) that he decided to raise money to set up loving homes for such children as Jim. There was one of these villages of homes near where I used to live, in Barkingside. If I've one criticism, it's that the front cover illustration shows a boy who is far too well-clad.
May 3, 2018
My introduction to London street life when you're a homeless child was through this book. It is not a "David Copperfield" nor an "Oliver Twist", but it is still a touching commentary on human cruelty and compassion.
June 10, 2012
Read this out loud with my 10 year old daughter and we've really enjoyed it.
September 28, 2025
Street Child by Berlie Doherty
This was a short audiobook, at just four hours, and I decided to read it after seeing a wonderful review from a friend. I am so glad I did. It was a sweet story about Jim Jarvis, who is taken from his sisters after his mother dies on the side of the road, and he ends up in the workhouse.
The workhouse was a horrendous place full of dirt, squalor and disease. Jim can’t take much more of it and escapes. He sets out seeking a new home, and although he meets an array of delightful characters, times are hard for everyone in the 1860s, with few escaping destitution, and no one can help him.
One day, he comes across Dr Barnardo, who has set up a school for children suffering from severe poverty, and after meeting some unsavoury people on his travels, Jim is unsure whether or not to trust him. He speaks to kids who attend the school, and they all speak highly of the Doctor, so he decides to give him a chance. Jim shows him where all the poor and homeless are staying in London, and he is shocked at the number of them that have no family, food or shelter.
This is how Barnados’, as we know it today, was formed. They now have over 700 staff and volunteers in over 56 locations across Ireland, and their aim is “to help the most vulnerable children in society achieve their full potential - regardless of their family circumstances, their gender, race or disability.
This story portrays the harrowing, intense poverty that families went through during this time and how children were the ones who suffered the most. It was so common to see people lying in the street that no one turned a blind eye. Even when Jim was lying with his dead mother, they just shipped her away to the infirmary while he was sent to the workhouse, and no one gave it much thought, even though they knew the horror of those places.
Jim meets some charming and endearing characters, as well as some completely vile ones, on his journey. The kind and motherly Rosie did everything she could to help Jim, but her tyrant of a grandfather passed him to the even more foul and nasty thug Grimy Nick, who worked Jim to the bone and beat him regularly.
Doherty really pulls at our heartstrings through her portrayal of Jim’s loneliness and sadness, as well as his longing for love and care. However, we see his strength, courage and perseverance shine through in abundance as he manages to stay out of the workhouse and do all he can to survive in such a tough world.
This was a tender and heartwarming story aimed at 8-12-year-olds, but also such a captivating read for adults.
This was a short audiobook, at just four hours, and I decided to read it after seeing a wonderful review from a friend. I am so glad I did. It was a sweet story about Jim Jarvis, who is taken from his sisters after his mother dies on the side of the road, and he ends up in the workhouse.
The workhouse was a horrendous place full of dirt, squalor and disease. Jim can’t take much more of it and escapes. He sets out seeking a new home, and although he meets an array of delightful characters, times are hard for everyone in the 1860s, with few escaping destitution, and no one can help him.
One day, he comes across Dr Barnardo, who has set up a school for children suffering from severe poverty, and after meeting some unsavoury people on his travels, Jim is unsure whether or not to trust him. He speaks to kids who attend the school, and they all speak highly of the Doctor, so he decides to give him a chance. Jim shows him where all the poor and homeless are staying in London, and he is shocked at the number of them that have no family, food or shelter.
This is how Barnados’, as we know it today, was formed. They now have over 700 staff and volunteers in over 56 locations across Ireland, and their aim is “to help the most vulnerable children in society achieve their full potential - regardless of their family circumstances, their gender, race or disability.
This story portrays the harrowing, intense poverty that families went through during this time and how children were the ones who suffered the most. It was so common to see people lying in the street that no one turned a blind eye. Even when Jim was lying with his dead mother, they just shipped her away to the infirmary while he was sent to the workhouse, and no one gave it much thought, even though they knew the horror of those places.
Jim meets some charming and endearing characters, as well as some completely vile ones, on his journey. The kind and motherly Rosie did everything she could to help Jim, but her tyrant of a grandfather passed him to the even more foul and nasty thug Grimy Nick, who worked Jim to the bone and beat him regularly.
Doherty really pulls at our heartstrings through her portrayal of Jim’s loneliness and sadness, as well as his longing for love and care. However, we see his strength, courage and perseverance shine through in abundance as he manages to stay out of the workhouse and do all he can to survive in such a tough world.
This was a tender and heartwarming story aimed at 8-12-year-olds, but also such a captivating read for adults.
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