An Orphan’s Dream (Button Street Orphans) Sharp, Cathy Summary The compelling new book from the author of The Girl in the Ragged Shawl and The Orphans of Halfpenny Street Danny gets a terrible start in life and runs away from his drunken father when he thrashes him to within an inch of his life. The compelling new book from the author of The Girl in the Ragged Shawl and The Orphans of Halfpenny Street Danny gets a terrible start in life and runs away from his drunken father when he thrashes him to within an inch of his life. But life on the streets is no better and he falls into the clutches of evil men, finding that being big and strong for his age is no protection from the people who want to do him harm. Help comes in the form of Constable Jones, who is determined to help out the children who need it, and new friends Ron and Cassie, who are also runaways. Can Danny's dream of a loving home ever be a reality? Highlights Easy to enjoy: 400 pages · Paperback By Sharp, Cathy Details ISBN: 9780008387679 Author: Sharp, Cathy Format: Paperback Pages: 400 Language: English Publication date: 4 February 2021 Condition: New About the authors Sharp, Cathy and Cathy Sharp · Publisher: HarperCollins More about this book Reviews The compelling new book from the author of The Girl in the Ragged Shawl and The Orphans of Halfpenny Street Danny gets a terrible start in life and runs away from his drunken father when he thrashes him to within an inch of his life.
