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Foster

By: Claire Keegan
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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From the author of the Booker-shortlisted Small Things Like These, a heartbreaking, haunting story of childhood, loss and love by one of Ireland's most acclaimed writers .

AN IRISH TIMES TOP 100 BEST IRISH BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY
WINNER OF THE DAVY BYRNES IRISH WRITING AWARD

'A real jewel.' Irish Independent
'A small miracle.' Sunday Times
'A thing of finely honed beauty.' Guardian
'As good as Chekhov.' David Mitchell

It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A girl is sent to live with foster parents on a farm, not knowing when she will return home. In the strangers' house, she finds a warmth and affection she has not known before and slowly begins to blossom in their care. But in a house where there are meant to be no secrets, she discovers how fragile her idyll is.

©2021 Claire Keegan (P)2021 Faber & Faber Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Small Town & Rural Fostering
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Such a gem of a story. Perfect. She is a wonderful writer. Will read more of her work

Touching and beautifully crafted

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A beautifully detailed story. A joy to listen to. I felt like I was right there.

What a joy!

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Beautifully written with great characters. Also beautifully read with the Irish accent. Too short. Would have made a great novel.

Great storytelling

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an evocative story beautifully told. loved the reader as well. she really brought it alive

very short but very sweet

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I was completely drawn into this story. Wonderful storytelling from both author and narrator. I am rarely compelled to leave a review and wholeheartedly recommended this book.

Simply beautiful

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Impossible to believe such a story of love and loss can be told so utterly completely in such a short sorry. It will stay with me as much as the reading of the story and the film

Unbelievable understanding of love and loss

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Beautifully described & lyrical reading; was a delight to listen to. I could feel her emotions & see the images clearly in my mind.

Heartwarming

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This short story is beautifully told from the perspective of a child experiencing unconditional love for the first time.
The movie is a must see if you get the opportunity!

Moving and beautiful.

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One of the most magnificent books I have read, the characters become real and unforgettable.

Remarkable

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I love the little girls role in helping her Aunt and Uncle recover from their trauma. And how in turn the little girl forms a lasting bond with them.

Family relationships

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