A father attempts to claim his children back from the Irish Government, after he put them into temporary care.

Found at a street library in Hobart.

Told from the point of view of 8 year old Evelyn, you read about Ireland in the 1950’s. The poverty, discrimination (religious, race, and gender) as a father fights to get his children back from state care.

The two-ish years spent in care appear to be the safest and happiest time for Evelyn, although she misses her brothers and being part of her family. Her father appears to want his children back not because he loves them, but he needs control and hates to lose.

In the foyer under the mirror

This has been on and off the book shelf a couple of times, so time to continue its journey.

Placed with other books you can take away and read, in a basket.

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