Alley Kid
Alley Kid by Bronwin Dargaville, published by Silverbird Publishing on February 9, 2019, is a poignant exploration of a young girl’s tumultuous journey. At almost fifteen, Jess navigates a life marked by hardship and isolation, driven by a desperate need to escape her past. Her attempts lead her into a world of abuse and betrayal, where she encounters strangers who exploit her vulnerability amid their own family struggles. This edition spans 228 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of survival and resilience as Jess grapples with disillusionment and hostility towards a welfare system that has failed her. After a serious illness, she is offered a second chance with a new family, yet her hardened heart poses challenges in forming connections. With the support of the Bowmans and a persistent figure named Mark, Jess faces an internal battle to learn trust and love again, making her story a compelling reflection on coming of age amidst adversity.
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At almost fifteen, Jess exists alone in a life which has known few luxuries.
A desperate attempt one night to free herself from her past is only the beginning of a new roller coaster ride of abuse and betrayal. She is thrust among strangers who use her to cover up their own deep-rooted family tensions. Disillusioned by a welfare system that has failed her and full of hostility for a world that has abandoned her, Jess finds herself back on the streets and fighting to survive. After recovering from a serious illness, she is given a second chance by a new family. But hardened to all compassion, she is engaged in an embittered struggle with everyone around her, and ultimately with herself.
But with the support of the Bowmans, and Mark, who refuses to give up on her, can she learn to trust again, or even to love?
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