The Boy from Nowhere: A gritty saga of the search for belonging by Rosie Goodwin

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An unforgettable tale of a young boy's desperate search for somewhere to call home, from bestselling saga writer, Rosie Goodwin.

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In care at four. A runaway at six. On the streets at fifteen. For some kids, there's no hope. Rosie Goodwin writes an unforgettable saga in The Boy From Nowhere, a tale of a young boy's desperate search for a place to call home. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Cathy Sharp.'A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer' - BooksellerAlex never stood a chance. After one 'accident' too many, he's taken into care aged four. Although his mother promises to get him back, he's adopted by a childless couple and renamed Franky. It should be a fresh start, but his new dad has a twisted idea of fatherhood. Abused and alone, Franky escapes - but his freedom is short-lived, and after a series of foster homes no one can get through to him. He says he's 'the boy from nowhere', but deep down he's still waiting for his mum to take him home.Franky slips into a dangerous world on the streets of London, earning a living the only way he can. One day he might find a way out, but can he ever trust again?What readers are saying about The Boy From Nowhere:'You read the whole book waiting for a happy ending... When I finished the book I cried and cried and it has remained in my thoughts ever since. What an amazing author Rosie Goodwin is to be able to do that. I find myself really caring about what happens to the people she writes about''What a great read this was! With Rosie Goodwin you never know what to expect, apart from the fact that it will be a fantastic read! This is a very sad story with quite a twist... You won't be able to put this down once you start reading it!''One of the best books I have ever read. So far everyone of Rosie Goodwin's books have been brilliant reads, but this one surpassed them all'

Notes

Misery fiction, following Alex as he's taken into care aged four. Adopted by a childless couple and renamed Franky, it should have been a fresh start, but he soon finds himself abused and alone. On the streets at fifteen, is there any hope for him?

Author Biography

Rosie Goodwin has worked in social services for many years. She has three children, and lives in Nuneaton with her husband, Trevor, and their three dogs.

Review

Praise for Rosie's first novel, THE BAD APPLE: 'Rosie Goodwin is a born storyteller - she'll make you cry, she'll make you laugh, but most of all you'll care for her characters and lose yourself in her story. An author destined for the top - Jeannie Johnson, author of THE REST OF OUR DAYSRosie deserves all her success. She is a talented storyteller and will go all the way to the top - Dee WilliamsThe tearjerker of the season...[a] heart-rending tale - Western MailA promising and well-drawn debut - Lancashire Evening PostA good tearjerker...compelling - Reading Evening PostA gifted writer... Not only is Goodwin's characterisation and dialogue compelling, but her descriptive writing is a joy - Nottingham Evening PostA heart-throbber of a story from Goodwin that puts many other so-called emotional blockbusters in the shade - Northern EchoGoodwin is a fabulous writer...she reels the reader in surprisingly quickly and her style involves lots of twists and turns that are in no way predictable - Worcester Evening News

Long Description

In care at four. A runaway at six. On the streets at fifteen. For some kids, there's no hope. Rosie Goodwin writes an unforgettable saga in The Boy From Nowhere , a tale of a young boy's desperate search for a place to call home. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Cathy Sharp. 'A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer' - Bookseller Alex never stood a chance. After one 'accident' too many, he's taken into care aged four. Although his mother promises to get him back, he's adopted by a childless couple and renamed Franky. It should be a fresh start, but his new dad has a twisted idea of fatherhood. Abused and alone, Franky escapes - but his freedom is short-lived, and after a series of foster homes no one can get through to him. He says he's 'the boy from nowhere', but deep down he's still waiting for his mum to take him home.Franky slips into a dangerous world on the streets of London, earning a living the only way he can. One day he might find a way out, but can he ever trust again? What readers are saying about The Boy From Nowhere : 'You read the whole book waiting for a happy ending... When I finished the book I cried and cried and it has remained in my thoughts ever since . What an amazing author Rosie Goodwin is to be able to do that. I find myself really caring about what happens to the people she writes about''What a great read this was! With Rosie Goodwin you never know what to expect, apart from the fact that it will be a fantastic read! This is a very sad story with quite a twist ... You won't be able to put this down once you start reading it!'' One of the best books I have ever read . So far everyone of Rosie Goodwin's books have been brilliant reads, but this one surpassed them all'

Review Quote

'A touching and powerful new novel from a wonderful writer'

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An unforgettable tale of a young boy's desperate search for somewhere to call home, from bestselling saga writer, Rosie Goodwin.

Description for Sales People

A haunting and heartbreaking tale of a little boy betrayed by the people who should have kept him safe

Details ISBN0755342283 Author Rosie Goodwin Publisher Headline Publishing Group Year 2009 ISBN-10 0755342283 ISBN-13 9780755342280 Format Paperback Media Book Pages 416 Imprint Headline Book Publishing Subtitle A gritty saga of the search for belonging Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.92 Language English Publication Date 2009-12-10 UK Release Date 2009-12-10 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-12-09 AU Release Date 2009-12-09 We've got this

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