9780260306388 - The Tamarack, Vol. 8: January 1917 (Classic Reprint) di Scates, Douglas E. (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book follows the story of a lonesome orphan, Ruby, as she navigates life in a strict orphanage. The days are structured and repetitive until Ruby interacts with a kindly lady who invites her to a glamorous party. Ruby begins dreaming of more than the mundane, questioning her fellow orphans about being an orphan. Her inquiries are met with silence until a wealthy woman, Mrs. Wilbur, visits the orphanage and becomes enamored with Ruby. Mrs. Wilbur takes Ruby home for an extended visit, offering her the life she has always dreamed about. This book engages with themes of isolation, loneliness, and finding a place in the world, as well as the ways in which people treat orphans. It serves as a reminder of the power of kindness, compassion, and empathy, offering a hopeful message to those experiencing displacement or loneliness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.