- Paperback: 146 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; New edition edition (6 Mar 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006740200
- ISBN-13: 978-0006740209
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 51,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Encourage your students to think about the issues of homelessness with this gripping real-life drama
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.Product Description
Jim Jarvis is a runaway. When his mother dies, Jim is all alone in the workhouse and is desperate to escape. But, London in the 1860s is a dangerous and lonely place for a small boy and life is a constant battle for survival. Just when Jim finds some friends, he is snatched away and made to work for the remorselessly cruel Grimy Nick, constantly guarded by his vicious dog, Snipe. Will Jim ever be free? Jim's gripping adventure is based on the true story of the orphan whose plight inspired Doctor Barnardo to set up his famous children's refuge. "A terrific adventure story, heart-warmingly poignant and a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit. A magnificent story for the over-tens." - "Daily Mail".
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am currently reading this book to my year 5 class to tie in with our Victorians topic where we are looking at the contrasting lives of rich and poor Victorian children. The children are really enjoying the book and so am I! There are a lot of discussion points (such as life in the workhouse and why some children end up on the streets) and it has lent itself to our topic in many ways. The children really enjoy the fact that it is based around the life of a real boy rather than a fictional character and it has introduced Dr Barnardo into our topic too.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a book based in the Victorian era about a street child called Jim Jarvis.
After losing his mother, Jim finds him-self in the Workhouse.
His life there is wretched even though he has friends, food and shelter. He knows he must escape....
We really enjoyed the book as it is based on real people. It's a book that helps people learning about the Victorians realise that life for children was difficult!
This story made us: laugh, cry, feel scared and happy all in one go which not all books do!
by Lauren and Jake (Avocets Class)
After losing his mother, Jim finds him-self in the Workhouse.
His life there is wretched even though he has friends, food and shelter. He knows he must escape....
We really enjoyed the book as it is based on real people. It's a book that helps people learning about the Victorians realise that life for children was difficult!
This story made us: laugh, cry, feel scared and happy all in one go which not all books do!
by Lauren and Jake (Avocets Class)
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I didn't really like Street Child. It had some words that I couldn't undestand too well. The main character, Jim Jarvis was a young boy around 7 or 8. He lived with his sisters Emily and Lizzie,and with his Mum at first. the stick man sent them away from their rented room because they didn't pay the rent. Jim was taken to the workhouse. That was the most exciting bit really.
If you were learning about the Victorians this book would tie in very well. You could have lots of discussion about this book. You could talk about the characters and their feelings. For example you could write about how Jim felt when he went to the workhouse.
By A, age 10 Chorley.
If you were learning about the Victorians this book would tie in very well. You could have lots of discussion about this book. You could talk about the characters and their feelings. For example you could write about how Jim felt when he went to the workhouse.
By A, age 10 Chorley.
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fantastic
Bought this book for my son who was learning about victorians and it was a great insight to the life of street children
Published 7 hours ago by mimilou
street child
A great resource book for children to read in primary schools.
This book has all the elements of victorian life on the streets where children live. Read more
This book has all the elements of victorian life on the streets where children live. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. D. Ince
Street Child
My 8 year old daughter was given this book at school to read but loved it so much she insisted I buy her her own copy! She has re read it several times - aloud - to me!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by JoeB1
Year 5 Reviews of 'Street Child' by Berlie Doherty
Street Child is a great book which gives you a great idea of the Victorian times. It is really interesting because you never know what is going to happen next. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Year 5 Reviews
You must read it
It is the best book i have ever read because it is sort of scary but heart-warming and it is also full of adventure. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Street child
brill
a good book
we used it as a class book when we were lerning about the industal revaltion
it is about boy what dr banardo helped
we used it as a class book when we were lerning about the industal revaltion
it is about boy what dr banardo helped
Published 6 months ago by jade
Great Classic Read
I bought this book for my 9 year old daughter. She adored it. They are reading through similar books from this author and similar authors. A great read.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. M. J. Jacques
street child
This is an excellent read, and gives a real flavour of the time he lived in, and the hardships endured just to survive
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. I. Adams
street child
A fabulous book that will be enjoyed by all ages. Gives an indepth account of life in the Victorian workhouse and Life on the steets at that time. A must read.
Published 8 months ago by dmc
Street Child
This was for my daughter who is reviewing the book during English. The class are reading it as a group and analyze it after each chapter. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Helen
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