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Coram Boy

By Jamila Gavin

Adjectives

Haunting Suspenseful Historical Moving

Genres

Historical Fiction Adventure Friendship/Family

What is Coram Boy about?

In eighteenth-century England, desperate mothers pay the Coram man to take their babies to London’s Foundling Hospital. Instead, he secretly abandons them, while his troubled son, Mish, witnesses the terrible truth. When Mish rescues a baby named Aaron, the child grows up in safety, unaware of his past. Years later, Aaron’s musical talent leads him towards his birth family—but a cruel mistake places him and his friend Toby in danger. Their search for the truth becomes a gripping fight for survival and justice.

About the author

Jamila Gavin is a well-loved British author who writes exciting stories for children and young people. Her famous book 'Coram Boy' won a big award and has even been turned into a play. Jamila’s books often feature adventure, friendship, and characters from different backgrounds, making her stories interesting and fun to read.

Pages

368 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Edition published

2015

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