Christmas Is for Children
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December 1930. With the Depression biting deeper, it looks like many children in the East End will wake up to nothing on Christmas morning.
Widower Robbie Graham earns just enough to put food on the table for his children, Ben and Ruthie. Local cake shop owner Flo Hawkins can’t bear the thought of any child having nothing for Christmas. Along with her sister, Honour, she hatches a plan to bring some festive cheer to the community.
Customers say
Customers find this book to be a nice easy read with a heartwarming story about two sisters. They appreciate the characters and consider it a lovely Christmas tale. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some customers finding it well written while others note issues with spelling and grammar.
Kathy E –
Christmas is for Children!
A beautiful Christmas story taken place in London during the depression. A time when neighbours looked after each other because they really cared for each other. Rosie Clarke brought the characters to life with such vivid descriptions. It brought to life of how people suffered through the great depression after the first World War, men waiting for jobs on the street corners and at the docks, to see if the gaffer picked them out for work, how children were half starved and many had ragged clothes because the shortage of money. Recommended for anyone who loves a feel good historical novel and a very pleasing read. Rosie Clarke does it yet once again another five star reed.
Amazon Customer –
Christmas is for Children
Great read enjoyed every page
Margaret Davis –
Lovely read
Story set in Victorian times of hardship, for the people of London. Flo ran a small shop, inherited from her Mother and was better off than most except, she was never Allowed to be with the love of her life and the Father of her daughter. This changes when Robbie comes back into her life, but he like many others, is struggling because of the absence of work.
pcgm –
Excellent
Excellent. As always Rosie Clarke did not disappoint. This was a heart warming story, and I’m hoping they’ll be a follow-up. Thank you.
jayne –
Addictive
First time reading this author but won’t be the last. Loved the characters such a beautiful story. Would definitely recommend.
Fairypetals –
Christmas is for children
Another great read , rosiehas a way that’s so easy to read and absorb you can’t put a book down
Shazz C –
A Christmas Message
I loved this heartwarming story. It tells of a time when life was hard and hope was all many people had to hold on to. A time when receiving one gift on Christmas was more than many expected. The main characters are likeable and the whole story really lifts the spirits as the true meaning of Christmas leaps off the pages: being with the people we love, seeing the smiles of children and helping those less fortunate than ourselves.
S. Critchley –
Average
An easy read but not exactly a page turner.
Judi T –
What wonderful and exceptional storytelling with the characters that shined. The Times were certainly heartbreaking and desperate for all of the town. Flo and Honour lead a difficult lives, their love for each other ultimately ruled the day when all the facts of their past became known. Robbie’ s role and learning the true history of love for Flo brought him to become a much better father to Ben and Ruthie and a capable man with excellent skills. This book kept me captivated and truly enjoyed your storytelling immensely. Awaiting the next book, please!!!!
Joan Millen –
As usual Rosie Clarke never fails to disappoint, this was such a lovely book, very warm and loving. Amazing storyline, as is the norm for Rosie’s books. Can’t wait for her next book coming out in the Mulberry Lane series too.
Amazon Customer –
What a delightful book I totally loved the whole plot.This book is one of those books that you actually feel like you are in the story even after you are finished you still feel like you are still in the story
Brenda Bell –
Couldn’t put it down. This may have become my new favourite author. Tears to the eyes all the way through.
M. Moore CA USA –
The Author really had a good handle on the rough go all had during the depression. The characters were very real and so were their stories. I felt the was a little too much that was repeated and could have been trimmed without compromising the story at all. I look forward to reading more from Rosie Clarke.