Pansexual Taylor is a gamer, a little bit punk, White like Cass, and so, so great—but she still can’t help comparing her to Rowan, Cass’ online best friend and role-playing ship partner. A wonderful, thoughtful book that teaches compassion, celebrates difference and tackles some weighty issues with a gentle touch.

There is a standoff—the cop looks at me, with an unspoken Get your friend under control—before he walks away again.

A young African girl is born on the land, and then torn from it in very painful circumstances, in the same place but another time, a young white Zimbabwe girl also has to come to terms with losing her connection to the land. In Victorian London, Lizzie and Emily are left in the care of a cook but their story takes them to the mills of northern England. With Kitty's input the business is soon thriving - but tragedy lies ahead, and she must endure many trials and tribulations before she can find true happiness.

Far From Home brings hope to an impossibly difficult situation and gives a face to the nameless millions who have been uprooted from their homes. A couple examples so you can see the shift are below (except the first image which is an illustrated manuscript style, differing from all other interiors! The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal.As an author, not every book will necessarily speak to you, move you to tears, leave you shaken on the fourth or fifth reading. Desperate to find a safe home for them, Rosie hands them over to Mrs Cleggins, who promises them work as apprentices in a northern cotton mill. Far From Home is also published by HarperCollins as an unabridged audio book, read by Karina Fernandez. With engaging interactions and thoughtful characters, Ellis weaves a story about waiting for God's timing and discovering that the dreams planted close to home can grow a lasting harvest of hope and love.