What an exciting read.! The Donahue family are torn apart when Agnes dies, husband Patrick heads for the Royal Navy, but nut before he drops his heartbroken daughter Isla off at Coxhill the poorhouse. To say that’s it the start of an adventure is no exaggeration. Firstly Isla is taken under the wing of Sophie, and they both become friendly with Meg, although friendships are frowned upon by the evil Miss Hartman, who has a hidden agenda which the girls are determined to find out, placing themselves in harms way. Will Isla’s guiding light show her the way?
When they continue their journey temptations are put their way (are they gullible). They do meet some nasty people.


I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoyed this book, was so disappointed when it ended. It’s one of those books that deserves more than ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I’d have liked to know more about Sophie’s story.
My favourite character was Peggy, least favourite was Miss Hartman

Forgotten Child by Katie Flynn

It’s late summer 1940, and Isla’s Donahue’s idyllic lifestyle comes to an abrupt end when her father sends her to the harsh confines of the poorhouse.
Determined to find a way to escape, Isla quickly enlists the help of her new friends, and together they leave the hellhole that is Coxhill for a new life in Liverpool.
It’s while she’s en route to Liverpool that she meets the handsome Theo, but all is not as it seems, and Theo’s dark past comes back to haunt them both.
Really enjoyed this title by the brilliant Katie Flynn, she also manages to bring the era and her characters to life .
I quickly become invested in finding out what happens to them and the trails and tribulations that come along their way as the story unfolds.

A lovely story of friendship through the second world war. The three girls meet in very unfortunate circumstances but form an unbreakable bond and prove that you can build your own family. I loved the way they supported and took care of each other. The ending wasn't a strong point but overall I enjoyed reading it.

Can true love triumph over tragedy?
Isla Donaghue after the passing of her mother Agnes Patrick her father is off to War promising to come back for her sends her to Coxhill poorhouse it's 1940 in Scotland she is stuck in here like a prisoner and the first chance she gets to escape she flees to Liverpool.
Meeting sweet Theo who is now away fighting she joins the WAAF but is their love strong enough to see them through? Meeting and getting to know Rory who is in the RAF changes all her feelings.
Will all the men in her life come back to her?
Forgotten child is such a unique story powerful enchanting and sad in places to read.
But full of wholesome goodness I couldn't put it down.