Description
by Layzell, S F | Of specific Gay & Lesbian interest
Published 12/09/2024 by Northodox Press in the United Kingdom
Paperback | 128 pages
✨Shortlisted for the 2025 Little Rebels Award! ✨
This richly imagined historical novel deftly explores children’s lives in the 1840s, and the social forces that shaped them. It’s a page-turning story powered by a spirit of resistance, rebellion and justice that resonates today. 🪧
One of several small presses on this year’s shortlist, Northodox is an independent publisher established in 2020, with a mission is to elevate northern voices and represent the diversity of writing from Northern England.
Publisher description:
“Welcome to 1840s Manchester
Twelve-year-old mill girl Nellie faces eviction and starvation when her father loses his job. But growing up in the notorious Manchester slum of Little Ireland has made her plucky. She befriends Chloe and has a chance meeting with a circus owner who seemingly grants seven wishes. They embark on a journey to improve their circumstances. Amidst wishes for peace, freedom, and family reunion, Nellie realizes her growing feelings for Chloe, learning that magic doesn’t always work as expected, and sometimes, you must create your own.”
