Rory's promise
Twelve-year-old Rory Fitzpatrick loves her younger sister, Violet, more than anyone in the world. She has been Violet's only family ever since their parents died and they went to live at the Sisters of Charity Foundling Hospital in New York. Rory promised she would always protect her sister, wo...
| Main Author: | MacColl, Michaela. |
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| Other Authors: | Nichols, Rosemary |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Honesdale, Pa. :
Calkins Creek,
c2014.
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Series: |
Hidden histories ;
bk. 1. |
| Subjects: |
| Summary: |
Twelve-year-old Rory Fitzpatrick loves her younger sister, Violet, more than anyone in the world. She has been Violet's only family ever since their parents died and they went to live at the Sisters of Charity Foundling Hospital in New York. Rory promised she would always protect her sister, would never leave her. So when Rory learns that the nuns are sending Violet to an adoptive family out West, Rory is determined to follow and keep her family together at all costs. What happens on the journey west proves just how brave and strong Rory Fitzpatrick is. |
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| Physical Description: |
288 p. ; 22 cm. |
| ISBN: |
1620916231 9781620916230 |
| Author Notes: |
Rosemary Nichols has loved history all her life, especially the history of ordinary people. She has two history degrees from the University of Washington and a law degree from the University of Chicago. This is her first book for children. She lives in upstate New York. rosemarygailnichols.com. |