Margriet grew up as a lonely child in the old town of Hull. Her adored father often travelled by sea to the Netherlands, leaving her with an unaffectionate mother and only her imagination of a little Dutch girl, Anneliese, to keep her company. When devastation ravages her tiny family. Anneliese becomes the comforting friend Margriet needs for a long time to come.

A few years later, Margriet is blossoming into a kind young lady. Keen to escape her mother and strike out on her own, she forms an unlikely friendship with some of the street children who roam the town.

As Margriet acts upon her inspiration to help them, will the troubles of her past break her spirit, or will she be able to overcome them?

If you've liked books by Katie Flynn and Dilly Court, you'll love Val's heart-rending stories of triumph over adversity.

A moving story of one woman's struggle to help children in poverty, set around one of Hull's most famous streets, The Land of Green Ginger, from Sunday Times bestseller Val Wood.

About the Author

Since winning the Catherine Cookson Prize for Fiction for her first novel, The Hungry Tide, Val Wood has become one of the most popular authors in the UK.

Born in the mining town of Castleford, Val came to East Yorkshire as a child and has lived in Hull and rural Holderness where many of her novels are set. She now lives in the market town of Beverley.

When she is not writing, Val is busy promoting libraries and supporting many charities. In 2017 she was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Hull for service and dedication to literature.

Find out more about Val Wood's novels by visiting her website: www.valwood.co.uk

Reviews
Praise for Val Wood * - *
A heart-warming story filled with compelling action * Rosie Goodwin *
Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson * BBC Radio 4's Front Row *
With fully developed characters and a compelling story, it's no wonder the author won the Catherine Cookson Prize for Fiction for her debut... A great choice for a book club * Belfast Telegraph *
Hull's answer to Catherine Cookson * BBC Radio 4's Front Row *



Book Information
ISBN 9780552171182
Author Val Wood
Format Paperback
Page Count 464
Imprint Corgi Books
Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd
Weight(grams) 315g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 127mm * 29mm