Orphan Eleven
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Orphan Eleven
Narrated by:
Renee Dorian
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Narrated by:
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Renee Dorian
About this listen
Four orphans have escaped from the Home for Friendless Children. One is Lucy, who used to talk and sing. No one knows why she doesn't speak anymore; silence is her protection.
The orphans find work and new friends at a traveling circus. Lucy loves caring for the elephants, but she must be able to speak to them, and to warn others of danger. If Lucy doesn't find her voice, she'll be left behind when the circus goes on the rails. Meanwhile, people are searching for Lucy, and her puzzling past is about to catch up with her.
This lively, heartwarming novel by the award-winning author of the Tales from Alcatraz series is full of marvels and surprises.
Critic Reviews
"This uplifting tale of hope, survival, and belonging has all the ingredients to become a beloved middle grade book." —Publishers Weekly
"This story of friendship, inner strength, and family comes in an adventurous package that will appeal to readers of realistic fiction." —Booklist
"Carefully researched and authentically rendered. . . . A fast-paced, intriguing, and surprising orphan story." —Kirkus Reviews
“The tension and excitement of running away and the fun and fascinating daily life of a circus will keep young readers turning the pages, but it’s Lucy’s real-life backstory that makes Orphan Eleven a true and compelling triumph.” —BookPage
“Lucy’s journey is heartwarming as she overcomes her fear of speaking in order to avoid judgment, and finds a new family and home in an unusual place.” —The Bulletin
“The plot races with fascinating glimpses of life in the thirties, and insight into the children’s difficult journey as they search for hope and stability.” —School Library Journal
"This story of friendship, inner strength, and family comes in an adventurous package that will appeal to readers of realistic fiction." —Booklist
"Carefully researched and authentically rendered. . . . A fast-paced, intriguing, and surprising orphan story." —Kirkus Reviews
“The tension and excitement of running away and the fun and fascinating daily life of a circus will keep young readers turning the pages, but it’s Lucy’s real-life backstory that makes Orphan Eleven a true and compelling triumph.” —BookPage
“Lucy’s journey is heartwarming as she overcomes her fear of speaking in order to avoid judgment, and finds a new family and home in an unusual place.” —The Bulletin
“The plot races with fascinating glimpses of life in the thirties, and insight into the children’s difficult journey as they search for hope and stability.” —School Library Journal
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