Sparrows in the Scullery
Sparrows in the Scullery by Barbara Brooks Wallace is a 5th edition published by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books in 1999. This juvenile fiction novel follows Colin Trevelyan, a newly orphaned heir who is kidnapped from his ancestral home and taken to the harsh Broggin Home for Boys. There, he faces a grim existence filled with hardship and danger, as he is forced into a life that threatens his very survival.
Readers will find a narrative rich in themes of family, friendship, and social issues, as Colin navigates his dire circumstances. The story unfolds with elements of mystery and detective work, drawing on classic storytelling techniques. With 161 pages, this edition presents a compelling tale that resonates with young readers, exploring the challenges faced by orphans and the bonds formed in adversity.
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Colin Trevelyan, newly orphaned heir to his parents’ fortune, is kidnapped in the night from his ancestral home and taken to the grim Broggin Home for Boys, where he is underfed, overworked, and destined for a short life in a deadly glass factory. This story “immediately hooks readers, who will gobble up this satisfying fare,” says “School Library Journal,” “Fully realized Victorian melodrama that would make Dickens proud,” says “The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books,” A “Junior Literary Guild” selection and winner of the “Mystery Writers of America” EDGAR Award.
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