Coram Boy
Publisher: Farshore
Coram Boy is the story of Toby, saved from an African ship as a child, and Aaron, the illegitimate son of the heir to a great estate. The two boys' lives are linked by the Coram Man, a shady figure who collects abandoned and unwanted children from across the country, supposedly to deliver them to a safe new life at the Coram Hospital in London. In reality, however, the unscrupulous man sells the unfortunate children into slavery, or 'disposes' of them if they are of no use to him. Soon, Toby and Aaron find themselves bound together in an epic journey, fraught with danger and excitement.
Rich with historical detail, this enthralling, moving and sometimes deeply distressing read provides an important and thought-provoking insight into 1750s society. Packing a powerful punch, it is a tense tale full of twists and turns, and was a deserving winner of the Whitbread Children's Book Award.
What you thought...
Average rating:
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chris, 14 Tachwedd 2021
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AWESOME BOOK!!
Kush, 24 Tachwedd 2016
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It was a great book however I fervently believe that the book should be much less complicated as it is only a children's book and it has many twists and turns which could have been avoided therefore making it easier for children to understand.
Not worth four stars as it is hard to understand, 2 Tachwedd 2016
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Good book that teaches you about life, but a bit boring.
Chick4n, 29 Medi 2016
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Love this book
Maddie, 25 Mai 2016
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It was a good book and explains the dangers of living in a time like that
Aimee, 30 Ionawr 2016
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i thought the book was sad and quite gripping at the same time as the stories were heart warming, they bring a smile and tears to my face
aisha, 25 Ionawr 2016
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Just boring unfortunately...
batata, 26 Mehefin 2015
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It's a gripping book but it took a long time for me to get into it. I don't think I would have finished it if I didn't have to for my English project. But I'm glad I did
Me, 10 Mehefin 2015
a lovely engaging book. would recommend it to everyone