The sisters of STREET CHILD tell their story…A companion novel to bestselling story of Victorian orphan Jim Jarvis based on the founding of Dr Barnardo’s homes for children.The sisters of STREET CHILD tell their story…A companion novel to bestselling story of Victorian orphan Jim Jarvis based on the founding of Dr Barnardo’s homes for children.When Jim Jarvis is separated from his sisters, Lizzie and Emily, he thinks he will never see them again. Now for the first time, the bestselling author of STREET CHILD reveals what happened to his orphaned sisters.In Victorian London, Lizzie and Emily are left in the care of a cook but their story takes them to the mills of northern England. There, under the keen eyes of the mill owners, the girls are made to work in harsh conditions and any chance of escape is sorely tempting…An incredible new STREET CHILD story based on the true experiences of Victorian mill girls.Born in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, Berlie Doherty is the youngest of three children. She has been a social worker, a journalist, a teacher, and, for the past twenty years, a writer.Berlie has twice won the prestigious Carnegie Medal, for ‘Grannie was a Buffer Girl’ in 1987 and for ‘Dear Nobody’ in 1992. She lives in the Derbyshire Peak District.• This companion novel to teachers’ and librarians’ favourite STREET CHILD is the story every fan wants to read• Based on the true experiences of Victorian mill girls and the early foundations of the Salvation Army this novel brilliantly brings history to life for KS2 children• STREET CHILD is a contemporary classic orphan story inspired by children’s charity founder, Dr Barnado• Sure to be classroom favourite for KS2 teaching on Victorian England alongside STREET CHILD• Berlie Doherty is an award-winning British author – twice winner of the prestigious Carnegie Medal
Published by: HarperCollins Publishers