Tensy Farlow and the Home for Mislaid Children Jennifer Storer (Penguin)In the world of Tensy Farlow every human has a guardian angel - except for Tensy. She also has no parents, although she is found by loving Albie (who names her after his mother and his truck) but then dispatched to the wicked home for Mislaid Children by Albie's mother. From here she is adopted and then unadopted and again returned to 'the home'. Why doesn't Tensy have a guardian angel? What is her purpose? What is happening in the celestial spheres? And who is the Mud Woman lurking in the river waiting to steal the soul. Read Tensy Farlow to discover the answers ... and much more! There are many humorous moments as well woven through this wonderful read.
The Museum Of Mary Child Cassandra Golds (Puffin)In the Caretaker's Cottage next to the Museum of Mary Child, living a quiet and near solitary prison-like existence with her Godmother (the museum caretaker), is Heloise. Under the floorboards of her bedroom she finds Maria, a doll which she keeps hidden from her godmother. when she investigates the museum next door Heloise finds hundreds of handmade dolls with black stitches that disfigure their faces ... and she escapes
But who is Mary Child? Why does Heloise's Godmother behave as she does? what of the talking birds? Why is Sebastian, a young Prince, in prison and who really is Heloise?
This book for the mature reader and takes a little effort (I started it twice) but it is very engaging with interesting twists.
This book for the mature reader and takes a little effort (I started it twice) but it is very engaging with interesting twists.
