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Based on true events, The Forgotten Home Child tells the story of Winny and her friends Mary, Jack, Cecil, and Edward as they are removed from the streets/orphanages of London, England and sent to Canada for what is supposed to be a better life. It is a fascinating and heartbreaking part of Canada‘s history – one that I knew nothing about prior to this novel. 3.5⭐️

I‘m a bit baffled I knew nothing of the Home Children until recently. What a heart breaking piece of Canadian and British history. I loved this book, GG is a great story teller

Today I am audio baking ( and doubling recipes for my boys) so started this to keep the empty house at bay #thankgodforaudiobooks

I loved this book so much that I started it this morning and just finished after lunch. I couldn‘t put it down! The fact that this is based on Canadian history makes me feel so sad for those poor children brought here and treated so poorly, but this book was so well written and kept me from putting it down! I can‘t wait to read more from this author! Does anyone have any recommendations?

This book showed me a very dark part of Canadian history that I knew nothing about. So sad. Beautifully written characters. Heartbreaking and eye opening. I educated my children about this subject last night. I think our educational system often sweeps these darker parts of our history under the carpet, but there are important lessons to be learned here.

Wow, this is so interesting. I started this morning and nothing else is getting done because I can‘t put it down. I have a feeling today going to be a write off! 😁

This was such an AMAZING historical fiction! I loved that it was a new event to learn about!
Recommend for readers that enjoy an emotional, historical fiction story that is well-researched. Bonus if you are looking for something that is not wholly based in England during WWII.

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Such a good book. A Historical Fiction novel about the unknown Britian Child Home. Orphans, urchins and some children given up by their parents, for what the parents thought was a little while, send to Canada. Once their some were not so lucky where they ended up. Highly recommend

This was very interesting. I had never heard of the British Home Children, and that‘s why the author wanted to write the story. It‘s not taught in schools, and many of the kids sent over kept their stories to themselves, so it‘s not well-known. The author includes a good historical note at the end. The author used examples from many of the people she talked to – things that really happened. It was a quick read, but I hope I don‘t forget it soon.