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War Orphans

By: Lizzie Lane
Narrated by: Penelope Freeman
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Summary

“If at all possible, send or take your household animals into the country in advance of an emergency. If you cannot place them in the care of neighbours, it really is kindest to have them destroyed."

Joanna Ryan’s father has gone off to war, leaving her in the care of her step-mother, a woman more concerned with having a good time than being any sort of parent to her.

But then she finds a puppy, left for dead, and Joanna becomes determined to save him, sharing her meagre rations with him. But, in a time of war, pets are only seen as an unnecessary burden and she is forced to hide her new friend, Harry, from her step-mother and the authorities. With bombs falling over Bristol and with the prospect of evacuation on the horizon, can they stay together and keep each other safe?

A gripping, heartwarming historical saga from bestselling author Lizzie Lane.

©2021 Lizzie Lane (P)2024 Boldwood Books
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Wonderful listen

Really enjoyed this story, lots of ups & downs for them all but with a lovely ending. Great listen, great narration, perfect!

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Great feeling of love and hardship that turned out well

great story great narrator you really feel that you know each character and we'll the dog and the young girl what love and devotion they show

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Absolutely brilliant!

Yet another fantastic book! I really didn’t want it to end. The narrator was fantastic! She made it so easy to follow each character. Looking forward to the next book.

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