The Half Child
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The illustration on the front of BfK this month is the cover of Seventeen Against the Dealer by Cynthia Voigt (see Authorgraph for details). The book is published by Collins and we thank them for their help in using this illustration.
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Illustrated by Inga Moore
Sarah is mentally handicapped, born in the seventeenth century when abnormalities were accredited to fairies or witches. When she suddenly disappears, most villagers assume she's been claimed by the fairies who brought her. Lucy, her sister, narrates the story of Sarah's short and troubled life - written with quiet sincerity and convincing detail. The North of England setting affords a glimpse of Cromwell's Roundheads, but the majority of the book chronicles simple country life and the mixed blessings of Sarah's existence. A brave book, with all proceeds to Mencap. Capable readers with compassionate hearts will enjoy this.
