Author: Joan Jonker
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 0755390253
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
When tragedy strikes a family, their lives are never the same again... The Pride of Polly Perkins is a captivating saga of a warm Liverpudlian family hit by illness, and a nostalgic look back at the communities of yesteryear, from much-loved author Joan Jonker. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Katie Flynn. At the age of fourteen, happy-go-lucky Polly Perkins faces untold sadness when her beloved father is diagnosed with tuberculosis. As Tommy's stay in hospital turns from weeks into months, Polly's mother, Ada, becomes increasingly anxious as to how she will make ends meet. In an attempt to help out, Polly takes a job as a flowerseller, and when she sells a buttonhole to Charles Denholme, a member of the Liverpool gentry, she sets in motion a chain of events that changes her life forever... What readers are saying about The Pride of Polly Perkins: 'Joan Jonker is the best writer of good, old-fashioned story telling' 'This has to be one of the best books I have ever read. It brings out a mixture of emotions all in one book: tears, joy and above all laughter. I could not put it down. I would recommend it to anyone'
The Pride of Polly Perkins
Author: Joan Jonker
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 0755390253
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
When tragedy strikes a family, their lives are never the same again... The Pride of Polly Perkins is a captivating saga of a warm Liverpudlian family hit by illness, and a nostalgic look back at the communities of yesteryear, from much-loved author Joan Jonker. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Katie Flynn. At the age of fourteen, happy-go-lucky Polly Perkins faces untold sadness when her beloved father is diagnosed with tuberculosis. As Tommy's stay in hospital turns from weeks into months, Polly's mother, Ada, becomes increasingly anxious as to how she will make ends meet. In an attempt to help out, Polly takes a job as a flowerseller, and when she sells a buttonhole to Charles Denholme, a member of the Liverpool gentry, she sets in motion a chain of events that changes her life forever... What readers are saying about The Pride of Polly Perkins: 'Joan Jonker is the best writer of good, old-fashioned story telling' 'This has to be one of the best books I have ever read. It brings out a mixture of emotions all in one book: tears, joy and above all laughter. I could not put it down. I would recommend it to anyone'
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 0755390253
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
When tragedy strikes a family, their lives are never the same again... The Pride of Polly Perkins is a captivating saga of a warm Liverpudlian family hit by illness, and a nostalgic look back at the communities of yesteryear, from much-loved author Joan Jonker. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Katie Flynn. At the age of fourteen, happy-go-lucky Polly Perkins faces untold sadness when her beloved father is diagnosed with tuberculosis. As Tommy's stay in hospital turns from weeks into months, Polly's mother, Ada, becomes increasingly anxious as to how she will make ends meet. In an attempt to help out, Polly takes a job as a flowerseller, and when she sells a buttonhole to Charles Denholme, a member of the Liverpool gentry, she sets in motion a chain of events that changes her life forever... What readers are saying about The Pride of Polly Perkins: 'Joan Jonker is the best writer of good, old-fashioned story telling' 'This has to be one of the best books I have ever read. It brings out a mixture of emotions all in one book: tears, joy and above all laughter. I could not put it down. I would recommend it to anyone'
The Pride of Polly Perkins and Home is where the Heart is
Author: Joan Jonker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780755326594
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780755326594
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 722
Book Description
Pretty Polly Perkins
Author: Gabrielle Emilie Jackson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
A Tale of Pretty Polly Perkins
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Category : Beverages
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Category : Beverages
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Polly Perkins, of Washington Square
Author: William B. Brown
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Broadsides
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Broadsides
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Duroc-Jersey Swine Record Association
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : Duroc Jersey swine
Languages : en
Pages : 1164
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Duroc Jersey swine
Languages : en
Pages : 1164
Book Description
Polly Perkins, of Washington Square
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Courtship
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Courtship
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
The Canadian National Record for Swine
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ISBN:
Category : Swine
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Swine
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Pretty Polly Perkins
Author: Ethel Calvert Phillips
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dolls
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dolls
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Polly Perkins, of Washington Square
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Courtship
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Courtship
Languages : en
Pages : 1
Book Description