Search of the Moon King's Daughter [Paperback]

Included in one of the 2004 YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults lists

Nominated for the White Pine Reading Program of the Durham District School Board

Gentle Emmaline loves nothing more than books and flowers and her little brother Tommy. Sadly, her idyllic country life in Victorian England comes to an abrupt end when her father dies of cholera. The family is forced to move to a mill town, where Emmaline’s mother is dreadfully injured in a factory accident. To ease her pain she takes laudanum and is soon addicted, craving the drug so badly that she sells Tommy into servitude as a chimney sweep in London. Emmaline knows that a sweep’s life is short and awful. Small boys as young as five are forced to climb naked into dark chimneys, their bare feet prodded by nail-studded sticks to keep them working. If Tommy is to survive, it is up to Emmaline to find him.

Linda Holeman brings a bygone period to life in a book of serious historical fiction for young adults.“The narrative moves swiftly…and builds to a satisfying conclusion…. Fans of historical fiction will be hooked.”
–School Library Journal[starred review]

“Holeman vividly portrays the many contrasts of 1830s Victorian life…and creates an engaging, well-developed protagonist who exemplifies the power of determination and love…. Diverse supporting characters, drama, suspense, and a hint of romance round things out. A compelling story…”
–Booklist

“This gripping novel draws a shockingly realistic portrait of…19th century England.”
–The White Ravens 2003, A Selection of International Children’s and Youth Literature

“Significant research and vivid imagery provide readers with an accurate and poignant image of England during its industrial coming-of-age.”
–VOYA

“…virtue filƒ!