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Alone on the Wide, Wide Sea
Arthur Hobhouse is just six when he’s sent from Liverpool to a harsh orphanage in Australia, clutching a key from his sister as his only connection to home. Michael Morpurgo’s story traces Arthur’s struggle and his daughter Allie’s daring solo voyage decades later to uncover family secrets. It’s a raw, hopeful look at loss, resilience, and the ties that bind across oceans and generations.
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