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“Avery good book”
Tracey S wrote this review 4 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The best part of Shelfari is being able to click on book photo and reminding myself what the book was about. If I leave it too long I need a jog to remember. Dont know if it is me or age or normal lol.......anyhow did enjoy these two series of books by Pip Granger.......”
Marilynne G wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“SUMMARY: Seven-year-old Rosie is living happily with “Uncle” Bert and “Aunt” Maggie above their café in the tough Soho district of London when she learns from a classmate that her real mum’s a tart. In fact, the woman Rosie knows as the perfume Lady is also a drunk and, even by her own standards, not a suitable mother at all. As Bert and Maggie have adoption papers drawn up by neighborhood lawyer Sharkey Finn, the motley crew of grown-ups srrounding Rosie helps to protect the little girl from a surprising threat. COMMENTS: Narrated by Rosie, in the language and matter-of-fact attitude of the neighborhood’s down-and-outers, Granger brings her own experience of the Soho district to life in the wonderful characters she creates.”
Bobbie N wrote this review Wednesday, December 31 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ I loved this book! Seven year old Rosie takes us into 1950's London Soho. She tells us about the Perfumed Lady (who is her alcoholic, "lady of the night" mother) and other characters. She is raised by her aunt/uncle who operate a cafe of sorts. Rosie is called a bastard by another girl at school which prompts her aunt/uncle to start the adoption process.. which requires locating the Perfumed Lady. Other stories are interplayed as well. It's interesting to read about adult situations through the eyes of a seven year old. Pip Granger does a fabulous job. ”
Jessica wrote this review Tuesday, November 20 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A beautiful and amusing insight into life in London's Soho in the 1950's. Very witty.”
iain492001 wrote this review Sunday, September 23 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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