Street Child

Unforgettable tale of an orphan in Victorian London, based on the boy whose
plight inspired Dr Barnardo to found his famous children's homes.

When his mother dies, Jim Jarvis is left all alone in London. He is sent to
the workhouse but quickly escapes, choosing a hard life on the streets of the
city over the confines of the workhouse walls.

Struggling to survive, Jim finally finds some friends... only to be snatched
away and made to work for the remorselessly cruel Grimy Nick, constantly
guarded by his vicious dog, Snipe.

Will Jim ever manage to be free?

Encourage your students to think about the issues of homelessness with this
gripping real-life drama --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Back Cover

JIM JARVIS IS A RUNAWAY

When his mother dies, Jim is all alone in the workhouse and is desperate to
escape. But London in the 1860s is a dangerous and lonely place for a small boy
and life is a constant battle for survival. Just when Jim finds some friends,
he is snatched away and made to work for the remorselessly cruel Grimy Nick,
constantly guarded by his vicious dog, Snipe. Will Jim ever be free?

Jim's gripping adventure is based on the true story of the orphan whose plight
inspired Doctor Barnardo to set up his famous children's refuge.

'A terrific adventure story, heart-warmingly poignant and a tribute to the
resilience of the human spirit. A magnificent story for the over-tens.'
DAILY MAIL --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of
this title."