Ellen Lives On
Ellen Lives On by Lynda Haddock, published by Troubador Publishing Ltd on September 18, 2018, is a poignant narrative that explores the life of a 15-year-old girl named Ellen in 1970 Yorkshire. After the tragic loss of her mother, Ellen’s world is turned upside down as she grapples with grief and the challenges of living with her aunt and uncle. Pressured into domestic duties and feeling isolated, she finds her voice through activism, writing a letter to support comprehensive education, which leads her on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion.
As Ellen navigates her new reality, she faces further trials, including a harrowing encounter in King’s Cross. However, her life takes a transformative turn when she becomes involved in a political rally advocating for women’s rights. This edition of Ellen Lives On, comprising 272 pages, delves into themes of family, loss, and empowerment, offering insight and support for young readers dealing with similar issues. The story presents a compelling exploration of Ellen’s struggle for identity and freedom, making it a relevant read for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses complex emotional landscapes.
Official synopsis Publisher
1970. When 15 year-old Ellen returns home from school in Yorkshire, her world is fragmented as she finds her mother has hanged herself. A dark mist descends, yet somehow she must find a new way to live. After her mother’s funeral, Ellen is taken to live with her aunt and uncle and pressed into housework, forced to wait on the men of the household. She retreats into herself, into sullen, desperate silence to survive. In a fit of rebellion, she writes a letter to the local paper in support of the campaign for comprehensive education and the closure of her own prestigious selective school. Most of her fellow pupils shun her, and after a harsh rebuke from the headteacher, Ellen runs out of school – and far away, down to London to find her grandfather.
Her situation doesn’t improve, as she narrowly escapes the unwanted attentions of a stranger in King’s Cross. Yet when she finds herself caught in the midst of a radical political rally led by a group of young women protesting about their rights, suddenly her world is changed. Although her grandfather is in hospital, Ellen discovers a new family as she joins the group and learns to stand up: for women and for herself.
Written to provide support, insight and comfort for those younger readers dealing with parental suicide, Ellen Lives On also offers keen perspective on long term women’s issues. An engrossing story of one girl’s struggle for self and survival, Ellen Lives On will be enjoyed by anyone interested in an addictive tale of love, loss and freedom.
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