My 10 year old daughter absolutely loved this book! It was such an adventure for her and I got updates on Margaret every chapter. This historical novel takes place in turn of the century England and features Margaret, who was named after the day she was found on the church steps. A sweet story about determination and resilience. Will definitely be purchasing for our homeschool coop.

Thursday’s Child by Noel Streatfeild is an entertaining and enjoyable children’s/young adult novel that is the first book in the Margaret Thursday series.

This is the first book in Ms. Streatfeild’s lesser known series in what is a vast, impressive, and talented portfolio. It was quick, entertaining, and effortless from a plot and pacing aspect. Margaret is an orphan that is living in a less than ideal orphanage and vows to make her situation better….somehow…

Toss in some quirky characters, an evil Matron, a feisty, plucky, and imperfect small heroine and the reader has an enjoyable afternoon. Somehow I missed this series growing up, and looking forward to reading the next book.

4/5 stars

Thank you NG and Harper 360/Harper Collins Children’s Books for this Arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

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A lesser work from Streatfeild, following foundling Margaret Thursday as she lands in a cruel orphanage and resolves to run away. Margaret is a bit too full of herself to be an appealing protagonist, although she has a kind heart and a strong sense of protectiveness.

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