The Open Door
The Open Door by Beryl Matthews, published by Penguin in 2002, is a work of fiction that follows the journey of eleven-year-old Rose Webster. Growing up in the slums of London, Rose faces numerous challenges, including a violent father and the struggles of her environment. Despite these obstacles, she possesses a strong desire for knowledge and a belief that she and her family deserve a better life.
In this first installment of a trilogy, readers will explore Rose’s determination to overcome her circumstances and the closed doors she encounters. The narrative is infused with humor, warmth, and love, providing insight into Rose’s aspirations and the dynamics of her family life. With 452 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the themes of resilience and hope as Rose seeks to open new doors for herself and her loved ones.
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All her short life, eleven-year-old Rose Webster has encountered closed doors. Growing up in the slums of London with her siblings, trying to avoid their violent, drunken father, Rose still has an insatiable thirst for knowledge, and is sure she and her loved ones deserve a better life. Can she open the door and seize the chance to make something of herself? Told with humour, warmth and love, THE OPEN DOOR is the first in a trilogy following the lives of Rose and her family.
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