The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham

At Barkingside, Winny learns she will soon join other boys and girls in a faraway place called Canada, where families and better lives await them.īut Winny’s hopes are dashed when she is separated from her friends and sent to live with a family that has no use for another daughter. Barnardo’s Barkingside Home for Girls, a local home for orphans and forgotten children found in the city’s slums. When the children are caught stealing food, Winny and Mary are left in Dr. After running away from an abusive stepfather, she falls in with Mary, Jack, and their ragtag group of friends roaming the streets of Liverpool. But when her great-grandson Jamie, the spitting image of her dear late husband, asks about his family tree, Winnifred can’t lie any longer, even if it means breaking a promise she made so long ago.įifteen-year-old Winny has never known a real home. Learn more about where you can purchase The Forgotten Home Child.Īt ninety-seven years old, Winnifred Ellis knows she doesn’t have much time left, and it is almost a relief to realize that once she is gone, the truth about her shameful past will die with her. This event is open to all U of T alumni - even if you aren't a member of our book club, we encourage you to attend! To learn more about the university's Alumni Virtual Book Club via our online portal.Īlumni are welcome to submit their questions live during the event or you can submit any questions in advance on the registration form (the author and the moderator will do their best to get to answer all questions). Please note that the Zoom link will be sent to all registrants 24 hours in advance of the event.

Join us for a virtual book club event with best selling author, Genevieve Graham (BacMusPerf 1986) and editor, author and blogger, Kerry Clare (Hons BA 2002, MA 2007), as they discuss Graham's book and the winter U of T Virtual Alumni Book Club selection, The Forgotten Home Child.

The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham