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July 2026
On Sale: July 2, 2026
Featuring: Ivy Connell; Fred Connell; Lenny Brown
353 pages ISBN: 1807223191 EAN: 9781807223199 Kindle: B0GYFXYM97 Paperback / e-Book Add to Wish List
1939: When tragedy strikes in the East End of London, thirteen-year-old Ivy Connell and her little brother Fred find themselves orphaned. Holding Fred’s small hand, Ivy knows she must keep him safe. So she decides they will leave the bombed-out streets of the city in search of the pretty Irish village where her Daddy grew up. Somehow, she’s going to find her long-lost family in Ireland…
On the dangerous journey, Ivy and Fred meet other orphans – bold and adventurous Lenny Brown and clever, talkative Arthur. As they travel together, the friendship between the children deepens with each obstacle they overcome. And they hold onto the hope that one day they will find a place to call home.
But will Ivy be able to reach the safety of Ireland? And if she makes it there, will she be reunited with her long-lost family – or is there more heartbreak to come?
From bestselling author Sandy Taylor, comes a heart-wrenching, emotional story of the power of friendship and the importance of hope in the most difficult times. Perfect for fans of Jean Grainger, Lisa Wingate and Diney Costelo
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