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The Throwaway Children

By: Diney Costeloe
Narrated by: Anne Dover
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Rita and Rosie Stevens are only nine and five years old when their widowed mother marries a violent bully called Jimmy Randall and has a baby boy by him. Under pressure from her new husband, she is persuaded to send the girls to an orphanage, not knowing that the papers she has signed will entitle them to do what they like with the children. And it is not long before the powers that be decide to send a consignment of orphans to their sister institution in Australia. Among them - without their family's consent or knowledge - are Rita and Rosie, the throwaway children.

©2016 Diney Costeloe (P)2016 Dreamscape Media, LLC Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Sagas Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt Tearjerking
Emotional Rollercoaster • Compelling Storyline • Excellent Narration • Historical Authenticity • Captivating British Accent
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This book and the performance take you all of your emotions. It really makes you think. So sad that some children were/are treated so poorly and what a difference 1 person can make in a child's life.

Emotional story

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Wonderful, NEVER READ such an amazing story, I have read all my life. At 57 years old!!!
This was the best story I’ve ever read
Thank for such a wonderful writen book!
Thank you so much
Annie Rachuy
California

WONDERFUL

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The story starts slow, but all of a sudden you find yourself wondering what will happen next.

Keeps you listening

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The sheer determination to survive was well written and lived by Rita. Throughly enjoyed this book. The characters were fully developed. The protagonist we cheered for while hoping the antagonist would eventually be discovered and punished. Look forward to the next book from this author.

Through strength we will survive

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I loved every moment of this book. The narrator brings it to life! The story keeps making you wonder what’s coming next. I would highly recommend this novel.

Could not stop listening!

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This is one of those stories that you start and cannot stop. It is a bit of a tear jerker though!

Couldn’t stop listening to this story!

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riveting!! page turner! great all the way around! I enjoyed this book so much I didn't want it to end! the characters really reach out and hook you

must read

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I bought this book to listen to while I walked. it was so good, I listened to it while driving, walking, and cleaning my house. Rita's journey I'm this book is full of strength, residency, and hope. I absolutely loved it.

Couldn't stop listening

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It’s always amazing to me when a story reaches the depths of my soul. What a beautifully written novel. So sad and beautiful at the same time. Loved it!

Made me cry

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Very sad and disturbing at times. I'm sure this tragedy has happened many times over the years to children and their loved ones, but it is disturbing anyway. Rita and Rosie are two adorable children caught up in a world where they have no power and no one to protect them from the injustices of the world they live in. Rosie especially is trapped in a situation that leads to a tragic ending. It was comforting that Rita finally found peace and stability in her life with the help of a responsible caregiver. The institutions and adults managing them had no feelings for the children in their care. Their only concern was protecting themselves from bad publicity and making as much money as they could. Very similar to the Tennessee Adoption scandal in the US.

Fabulous Book - would definitely recommend it!

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