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by Livi Michael (Author) "I had to get her out, that was the main thing ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin (6 Jan 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141317035
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141317038
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 68,414 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A moving and powerful story about brother and sister, Joe and Annie, who flee from a pitiful existence as servants. They embark on a tough and perilous journey to Manchester in search of their mother who was forced to leave them at the workhouse when they were very young. Their future is tainted by the horrors of their past and as Annie is increasingly troubled by spirits, Joe is forced to make a tough decision. Driven by the lust for freedom, he sells Annie to a fair owner who plans to use her as a medium, and sets about creating a new identity for himself on the streets of Manchester. But the voices of the past won’t leave Joe alone and ultimately he finds himself gravitating back to Annie and their original quest to discover the whereabouts of their mother.

About the Author
Livi Michael is the author of the popular FRANK series as well as the award-winning writer of four adult novels. She has recently given up her job as a university lecturer and teacher of creative writing to write full time and visit schools. Livi lives in Saddleworth with her two sons.
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5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!, 4 May 2005
This novel really is THE best book I've read in years! As a teacher, I often dabble in children's literature, but none have quite made the impression this one has: it's gripping, emotional, will have you laughing AND crying throughout. Simple to follow, you will find yourself enthrawled by Joe and Annie's journey and adventures. I recommend this to all readers, not just the young.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Whispering Road - Highly recomended!, 10 May 2006
By J. Parker (HORNCHURCH, ESSEX United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This is not a good book. It's a great one. Told without sentimentality, but with passion and humanity.
The tale of Joe and Annie as they seek the mother who left them in the workhouse. Joe, quite brash and Annie introverted, slightly fey: mediumistic. She sees and hears what others cannot.
To follow them on their journey as they meet Travis; who sets them on the Road, the Dog Lady; who runs in the deep forest with her pack. The travelling Circus/Fair, and its strange performers. The street gangs of the back streets of Manchester, and many other people and situations, is to be carried along on a magic carpet of emotions that never lets up in pace or interest.
The descriptions of the back streets of Manchester are very reminiscent of the Dickensian London of Oliver Twist. There are many similarities, but this is no copy. The book stands alone, and stands proud.
The characters are well defined and the writing lets us into Joe's mind to hear his thoughts. See his weakness', his strengths; the selfishness and finally the awakening of his soul as he finds love for others and compassion.
The writing, in many ways, is so moving that I found I wanted to hold Annie in my arms to take away the pain, to protect her from the World.

What a writer, to be able to create such empathy and sympathy with her words.
Thank you for such a wonderful read, Livi.
Given the right Director - Ridley Scot comes to mind - this would make a truly magical film.

A line of a song says, "Youth is wasted on the young." And this book would be wasted if only the young read it. It's a book for all ages - for all people.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Whispering Roads, 17 Aug 2005
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A perfect book. Joe and Annie are orphans working on a farm with Old Bert, the wiked farm manager who is determined to make the children's lives hell, until the day when they rise up against Bert and his son and they escape. That is where their journey of storytelling, freinds and fleeing foes begins.
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