The Misfit
The Misfit by Rosie Goodwin, published by Headline Publishing Group in 2012, is a work of fiction that spans 370 pages. The story follows Rebecca, an abandoned baby who faces a challenging start to life. Adopted into a family where she struggles to gain affection from her father and meet her mother’s expectations, Rebecca’s journey is marked by loss and hardship, particularly after the death of her adoptive mother.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of abandonment and the quest for belonging as Rebecca navigates her troubled childhood. The arrival of a circus in her town symbolizes her longing for freedom and a happier existence, prompting her to dream of escaping her difficult circumstances. This edition offers a poignant look at resilience and the search for happiness amidst adversity.
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An abandoned baby. A damaged child. Can Rebecca escape her broken past?
Abandoned outside a hospital, baby Rebecca didn’t have a good start. She’s adopted, but her new father can’t warm to her, and her mother can’t succeed in turning the plain, unresponsive child into the little princess she longs for. When her adoptive mother dies, her greedy aunt takes her in, but hers is not a happy home, and soon Rebecca’s life is worse than ever. She longs to escape to the circus that visits her town, with its carefree life and freedom from her past – but will she ever find happiness?
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