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The Pick-Pocket Orphans

Pick-Pocket, Book 1

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The Pick-Pocket Orphans

By: Lindsey Hutchinson
Narrated by: Annie Aldington
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Summary

The TOP TEN bestselling Queen of Black Country sagas is back with a heart-breaking tale of friendship, families and survival against the odds.

Thirteen-year-old Alice Truelove can’t take another day of her father’s cruelty.

Better a life on the streets than being constantly blamed for her mother’s sad death, or that’s what Alice thinks as she packs up her meagre possessions. But fending for herself in the Black Country town of Wednesbury is not as easy as she expected, and it soon hits her that without help she will quickly be hungry and cold.

Bertram Jordan, or BJ to his friends, became an orphan much too young after his parents were stolen away by influenza. Growing up on the streets has not been easy, but BJ has learnt to survive, and when he meets Alice, alone and desperate, he’s happy to take her under his wing.

As Alice learns the tricks of the pick-pocketer, the best ways to charm the stallholders on the market and the skills to get by, the two children become firm friends. So, when BJ makes a fatal mistake, Alice can’t bear the thought that she might lose her only friend – forever…

A heartbreaking novel that will keep you listening long into the night. Perfect for all fans of Katie Flynn, Val Wood and Lyn Andrews.

©2024 Lindsey Hutchinson (P)2024 Boldwood Books City Life Friendship Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Urban Survival
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Great story albeit sad but turns out well for one character at least. Looking forward to the next instalment

Really enjoyed this

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This is such a lovely story that builds each character . I just wanted to keep on listening. My biggest gripe is the sudden ending that felt as if the author got bored. Either there is going to be a sequel or it is really a very poor ending finishing so abruptly

Superb story

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Loved the story line and the characters an easy listen and definitely recommend. Starting book 2

Encouraging

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I want to know how it goes for Alice and BJ!! Next book please!

A gripping story

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I just enjoyed realising the history of Australia , just wished it had a better ending.

Read Well, by the nurature, good story,

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