Annie Gallagher’s life seems to be surrounded by stories. In
the year 1901, Annie is living in New York City ,
although she came here from Ireland .
Her father was a storyteller and when he died most of his possessions were
taken by his brother.
However, soon after his death, Annie ran from her homeland
and found a job and a home at Hawkins House. This was the year The Wonderful Wizard of Oz took New York by storm. Along
with this story, Annie seems to see the lives around her as a story. There is a
young girl border that is being watched for misconduct. This would not only
cost her a home at Hawkins House, a respectable boarding house for immigrants,
but could close this establishment as well. This would cost Annie her home, her
job and her new friends which she has made.
In addition to these stories, Annie would like to house a
library in the name of her father. The loss of the Hawkins House could cost her
this dream.
Cindy Thomson has written a wonderful novel about this
remarkable young women and the hopes and dreams that she has, not only in her
own life, but in the lives of the others around her.
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