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A review by goatsrsexy
Orphan at My Door: The Home Child Diary of Victoria Cope by Jean Little
5.0
"How would you like to go back in time? Most of us would say yes at once if we were given the chance. You have imagination and an enquiring mind. Let me send you back."
This was a favourite of mine growing up, and 15 years later it's just as good but hits me harder. Telling the story of homechildren from the perspective of a Canadian child makes it easier for a young mind to bear, but this book won't shield you from the atrocities children faced during this time.
Reading the way Victoria's perspective and way of looking at the world and the people in her life changed over time was a treat. I watched her go from an ignorant child, to a strong ally, to a heroine in her own right.
It wasn't all happy endings, but it was real and it was hopeful. It left me thinking about the world the very same way it did all those years ago when I used to read these books. I'd recommend this to kids and adults and anyone who wants to experience a little bit of Canadian history.
This was a favourite of mine growing up, and 15 years later it's just as good but hits me harder. Telling the story of homechildren from the perspective of a Canadian child makes it easier for a young mind to bear, but this book won't shield you from the atrocities children faced during this time.
Reading the way Victoria's perspective and way of looking at the world and the people in her life changed over time was a treat. I watched her go from an ignorant child, to a strong ally, to a heroine in her own right.
It wasn't all happy endings, but it was real and it was hopeful. It left me thinking about the world the very same way it did all those years ago when I used to read these books. I'd recommend this to kids and adults and anyone who wants to experience a little bit of Canadian history.