No Journey Too Far by Carrie Turansky - A Book Review

   

It was interesting to continue the story of the McAlister family which began in No Ocean Too Wide. While No Journey Too Far would work as a stand-alone read, the reading experience is richer if one reads the books in sequence. This book focuses on Garth and Grace who along with their sister, Katie, were mistakenly taken from England to Canada as Home Children. Turansky does a wonderful job of educating her readers about the challenges faced by British Home Children, especially those caused by prejudice. While I did enjoy the story, I did wonder if the economic needs of the characters were too easily dismissed or solved, making parts of the story a bit unrealistic. That, however, did not greatly impact my enjoyment of the story.

I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of No Journey Too Far from Multnomah via NetGalley without obligation, and to have the opportunity to serve on the Launch Team for this book. All opinions expressed here are my own.

The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham – A Book Review

   

Beginning in 1869 and continuing until 1948, over 100,000 destitute British children between the ages of three and eighteen were taken from the streets and orphanages of England and sent to live in Canada. They were known as the British Home Children. While some indeed found a better life living with loving families, many were grossly mistreated and were used as cheap labor. Such was the life of the main characters in The Forgotten Home Child. Genevieve Graham tells their stories with honesty and sensitivity. Although these characters are fictional, they represent the hearts and lives of so many Home Children. Readers who are interested in books about the Orphan Trains and the Tennessee Children's Society will find this book equally interesting. Graham will engage their hearts as well as their minds.

I am grateful to have received a copy of The Forgotten Home Child from Simon and Schuster in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review, and received no monetary compensation.