Fagin’s Girl
Fagin’s Girl by Karen McCombie is a captivating tale published by Barrington Stoke, Limited in 2022. This 88-page book, written in English, draws inspiration from the classic Oliver Twist, bringing to life the story of orphan Ettie Shaw, who finds herself homeless on the streets of London. When her older brother Joe discovers her, he introduces her to Fagin’s notorious pickpocket gang, leading Ettie to disguise herself as a boy to navigate this dangerous world.
Readers will follow Ettie’s journey as she initially assists with domestic tasks at Fagin’s lair, but her circumstances take a turn when she is forced to join Joe in pickpocketing. The narrative explores themes of family, friendship, and the harsh realities of poverty and homelessness in historical Europe. This edition presents a fresh perspective on familiar characters and settings, making it a notable addition to juvenile fiction focused on action and adventure.
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Fagin’s infamous gang comes to life once again in this exciting Oliver Twist-inspired adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.
Orphan Ettie Shaw is penniless and homeless on the streets of London when she is spotted by her older brother Joe.
Joe has fallen in with a notorious pickpocket gang run by a man called Fagin, and Ettie has to disguise herself as a boy so she can come back with him to Fagin’s lair.
At first Ettie is able to help out with mending and other domestic jobs, but when one of the other boys falls ill, Fagin demands that Ettie go out pickpocketing with Joe and everything goes horribly wrong …
Fagin’s infamous gang comes to life once more in this exciting Oliver Twist-inspired adventure from bestselling author Karen McCombie.
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