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Street Child

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Street Child

By: Berlie Doherty
Narrated by: Antonia Beamish
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The unforgettable tale of an orphan in Victorian London, based on the boy whose plight inspired Dr Barnardo to found his famous children’s homes.

When his mother dies, Jim Jarvis is left all alone in London. He is sent to the workhouse but quickly escapes, choosing 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?

©1993 Berlie Doherty (P)1993 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Classics Fiction Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction England

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I don’t know why more people haven’t listened to this book. A great insight into Victorian times and the lives of people in poverty. Also great that it is based on Barbados- explaining how the charity was created by one single person. Definitely recommended.

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loved every thing 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 the narrator is brilliant and it was all great ooh good

👁,❤,📘s (i love books)

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Well I just had a great lesson about the life of children in days gone by, thank goodness for Dr Banardo, he must have saved so many children, it's amazing that it's still available now, well worth a listen

History lesson

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We've donated to Barnardo's! A wonderful reading which has been enjoyed as a whole class!

Wonderful story!

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It is amazing app u don't have to even read the book they use different voices for each characters it is so good if you want to go to bed listen to a book it will help u sleep

Amazing app I love it❤️

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