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Janice Frankham's avatar

Another story to tear at the emotions. Beautifully crafted as always.

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Catherine Keegan's avatar

Wow. From Markham and his reindeer exploits to 19th C. slums and cruelties and filth therein. Really enjoyed this one.

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Jodi Taylor's avatar

Thank you - I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

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Rachel's avatar

Beautifully written - and so realistic I could smell the alley. Ugh.

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Sarah Tubb's avatar

Max most definitely is awesome!!

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Whitney Karp's avatar

Go, Max! I was listening to this one in the car with my teenage son (also a St. Mary's fan!), and we cheered Max on as she got her revenge!

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Sharon Martin's avatar

This is one of my faves. I love that Max knows what to do for Matthew even though she hasn't ''known' him for very long. When she confronts Ma Scrope she's quite scary !

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Deborah Martin's avatar

A really great story that totally captured life was like for the poor and also

The spirit of Christmas

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Terri Brisbin's avatar

OMG -- this was a heartbreaker but in a good way. I love that Max - who never thinks she's a good mom - really came through! But I cried.... in a good way!

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