The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains
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The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains
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Narrated by:
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Jennifer Vuletic
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By:
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Sarah Clutton
About this listen
Alfie's mum, Emilia, has been lying to him forever.
It's only ever been the two of them in Ireland, but when Emilia's appendix explodes, she drops a second bombshell: she has a family back in Australia and she and Alfie are going to meet them.
When Penny Bains opens the door of her Tasmanian farmhouse to a boy with an Irish accent claiming to be the son of her missing daughter, Emilia, her life is turned upside down.
Alfie needs to know who his father is, but the residents of the tiny town of Beggars Rock and his newly found cousin and great-aunts are all staying silent. As Alfie starts to uncover secrets that his family would prefer to keep buried, the one thing he discovers is that no one is willing to tell him the truth.
Unforgettable, funny, life affirming and deeply moving, The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains is an absolute joy.
Critic Reviews
'A warm-hearted and perceptive story that explores the meaning of family and the ties that bind us. I adored the vivid characters in this stand out novel - young Alfie Bains leapt off the page and straight into my heart.' JOANNA NELL, bestselling author of Mrs Winterbottom Takes a Gap Year
'Every family could do with some home truths from the wildly adorable Alfie Bains.' MEG BIGNELL, bestselling author of The Angry Women's Choir
'Alfie Bains is a delightful, precocious nine-year old who views the world in a completely different way. Through him, we come to understand his difficult family dynamics, the complexities of love, and how to be true to one's self. This bittersweet story will nestle right into your heart.' PETRONELLA MCGOVERN, bestselling author of The Last Trace
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- fay
- 18-05-2025
Alfie is adorable
What a gorgeous story. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Inspired to try some more reads by Sarah Clutton.
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- Sam
- 24-05-2025
A great listen
Hooks you in with humour and hugely endearing characters and then proceeds to explore important and highly relatable themes within a great storyline. I loved the narration - it really brought the characters and story to life. I highly recommend
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- H
- 12-05-2025
A wonderful read
Alfie is amazing little fella , very relatable set in the wonderful north west coast of Tasmania
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- Anonymous User
- 13-05-2025
Loved the book from start to finish!
Great characters, particularly the gorgeous Alfie. Beautiful setting in picturesque Tasmania. Lovely writing. Highly recommend
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