The Whispering Road facts for kids
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| Author | Livi Michael |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Puffin |
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Publication date
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6 January 2005 |
| Pages | 416 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0-14-131703-8 |
| OCLC | 56873802 |
The Whispering Road is an exciting children's book written by Livi Michael, first published in 2005. This novel tells the story of two siblings on a big adventure. It was recognized with the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Bronze Award and the Stockton Children's Book of the Year Award. It was also a finalist for the Ottakar's Children's Book Prize.
Contents
What is The Whispering Road About?
The Whispering Road follows the journey of Joe and Annie, a brother and sister. Joe loves to tell amazing, imaginative stories. His younger sister, Annie, has a special ability to sense things beyond the ordinary. They have been searching for their mother ever since she left them at a local workhouse, a place where poor people used to live and work.
Starting Their Journey
At the beginning of the book, Joe and Annie are working for some difficult people on a farm. They have to do many chores. An older man watches them closely and punishes them for small mistakes. Joe and Annie are forced to sleep in a chicken coop, which is not a comfortable place.
One cold night, Annie feels very cold. Joe gets upset about their situation. He decides they must run away to find their mother. He tries to catch a chicken, which causes a lot of noise. The older man wakes up because of the commotion. Joe and Annie quickly run towards the fence that separates the farm from the nearby woods.
Meeting New Friends
It seems they manage to escape into the woods. When they wake up, they meet a friendly, small man named Travis. He tells them many interesting stories about his adventures in the woods. He even talks about meeting a unique character called Dog-woman, who is described as an outcast angel. Joe and Annie continue their long search for their mother, traveling far and wide.
Life on the Road
Their journey leads them to a traveling circus, where they meet other people who are also outcasts. Joe and Annie experience many new things with the circus. Later, Joe decides to go to Manchester on his own. There, he joins a group of young people who live on the streets. He learns about the city from them, and in return, he teaches them how to use a sling.
Unfortunately, some of the group members become very ill. One of them, named Lookout, gets sick and sadly passes away. This event shows the challenges and hardships Joe faces during his quest. The story continues to follow Joe and Annie as they navigate a world full of challenges and unexpected encounters, always hoping to find their mother.
