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Workhouse: A Victorian Girl's Diary, 1871

by Pamela Oldfield
RM32.69 MYR RM18.00 MYR 45% off
Workhouse: A Victorian Girl's Diary, 1871 - Thryft
Workhouse: A Victorian Girl's Diary, 1871 - Thryft

Victorian tale of friendship and transformative experiences.

This book is a captivating Victorian tale that explores the unlikely friendship between Edith and Rosie. Set in the backdrop of a workhouse for the poor, it delves into their lives and the transformative experiences they encounter. The author skillfully weaves together themes of friendship, rebellion, and personal growth, creating a captivating narrative that will keep readers hooked until the very end.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Workhouse: A Victorian Girl's Diary, 1871

by Pamela Oldfield
RM32.69 MYR RM18.00 MYR 45% off
ISBN: 9781407104805
Authors: Pamela Oldfield
Publisher: Scholastic
Date of Publication: 2008-11-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Middle Grade, Classics, Realistic Fiction, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 379 readers)

Description

It's January 1871 when Edith, the sheltered daughter of a wealthy widow, pays her first eventful visit to the workhouse for the poor. There she meets Rosie, a rebellious, quick-tempered orphan who is always getting into trouble. Edith soon finds herself drawn into Rosie's wild schemes and both their lives are never the same again.
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Victorian tale of friendship and transformative experiences.

This book is a captivating Victorian tale that explores the unlikely friendship between Edith and Rosie. Set in the backdrop of a workhouse for the poor, it delves into their lives and the transformative experiences they encounter. The author skillfully weaves together themes of friendship, rebellion, and personal growth, creating a captivating narrative that will keep readers hooked until the very end.

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