Sparrows in the Scullery

Sparrows in the Scullery by Barbara Brooks Wallace, published by iUniverse in November 2006, is a juvenile fiction novel that follows the harrowing journey of Colin Trevelyan, a newly orphaned heir. Kidnapped from his ancestral home, Colin finds himself at the grim Broggin Home for Boys, where he faces harsh conditions and a bleak future in a dangerous glass factory.
Readers will encounter themes of family, friendship, and social issues as Colin navigates his challenging circumstances. The narrative delves into the realities of orphanhood and the struggles within a detective story framework, offering insights into law and crime. With 164 pages, this edition presents a compelling tale that engages with the complexities of childhood and resilience in the face of 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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