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Reviewed on July 1, 1990
Gr 5-8 During the late 19th century, unwanted children were shipped to Canada from the teeming streets of English cities. From their stories is woven this one about the survival of two friends: small, intelligent, sober Nell and large, clumsy, slightly retarded Louisa. Louisa is mistreated by her foster family; Nell is kidnapped upon her arrival and escapes, but is so delayed that her foster mother has left for Maine. Nell rescues Louisa; with a new friend and his grandfath...Log In or Sign Up to Read More