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  • The Orphan Keeper

  • By: Camron Wright
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3,072 ratings)

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The Orphan Keeper

By: Camron Wright
Narrated by: Simon Vance
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Publisher's summary

Seven-year-old Chellamuthu's life - and his destiny - is forever changed when he is kidnapped from his village in Southern India and sold to the Lincoln Home for Homeless Children. His family is desperate to find him, and Chellamuthu anxiously tells the Indian orphanage that he is not an orphan, he has a mother who loves him. But he is told not to worry, he will soon be adopted by a loving family in America.

Chellamuthu is suddenly surrounded by a foreign land and a foreign language. He can't tell people that he already has a family and becomes consumed by a single impossible question: How do I get home? But after more than a decade, home becomes a much more complicated idea as the Indian boy eventually sheds his past and receives a new name: Taj Khyber Rowland.

It isn't until Taj meets an Indian family who help him rediscover his roots - as well as marrying Priya, his wife, who helps him unveil the secrets of his past - that he begins to discover the truth he has all but forgotten. Taj is determined to return to India and begin the quest to find his birth family. But is it too late? Is it possible that his birth mother is still looking for him? And which family does he belong to now?

From the best-selling author of The Rent Collector, this is a deeply moving and gripping journey about discovering oneself and the unbreakable family bonds that connect us forever.

©2016 Camron Wright (P)2016 Shadow Mountain
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I haven't read a "five star worthy" book in sometime. This has to be one of the best books I've ever read in my life from beginning to end. It has a powerful message to never give up. Along the way there is suspense, hilarious situations, a beautiful romance, this book has it all! I would recommend it to anybody who wants to walk away from a book feeling uplifted and inspired to go out and accomplish anything!

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I couldn't put it down!

Stunning story! I enjoyed every second of it! The performance was excellent and I loved learning about all the details of life in India!

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Passed over this many times, glad I took a chance

What made the experience of listening to The Orphan Keeper the most enjoyable?

The writer has presented enough information and details to understand the story, without tormenting empathetic listeners.

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I often have to bypass heart wrenching stories. Some are so detailed they're almost to painful to listen to. Not so with this book. This author was sensitive and tactful to the story as well as the listener, EXCELLENT writing and storytelling.

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beautifully read and written.

I loved that's Mr. Vance read with expression and accents when appropriate! The story made me both laugh and cry.

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excellent listen!

A very good novel. Simon Vance was excellent. The story most intriguing. Story very uplifting.

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a wholesome book

This story kept me engaged from the very start. The writing is fabulous, and the performance is astounding. The narrator did a great job toggling between accents.

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Good Story

Very interesting account about overcoming hardship for the betterment of everyone around you. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to hear other people's stories told in creative ways.

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Loved this inspirational story!!

I absolutely loved this book. The story was both sad and uplifting! The performance was wonderful and I so enjoyed the different accents the performer used. It really brought the story to life! All in all it was an amazing experience listening to this book!!

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soooo good!

This story is so great. Dedicated mother in India and a dedicated mother in the United States.

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Best Book This Year

I listen to a lot of books and this one really affected me. I didn't want it to end.

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