Again, I have been swept away by this third novel about Clara and "her" children from the orphanage!! As in the two previous novels, it was pure delight to follow Clara, to hear her comments, feel her emotions! Again, she has bewitched me with her wit, warmth and authenticity! All characters are vividly drawn, not to be forgotten! The conclusion is the best ever as it is not the end conclusion: apparently two more novels are being planned!!! Thank you, Lizzie!
I received a complimentary ARC of this novel from NetGalley and I am leaving voluntarily a review.

Didn't realise this book was one of the series I have previously read, reading the first page I thought these characters sound familiar and to my delight I realised we were catching up with the orphans and housemother of shilling grange once again, brilliant storyline as always and a delight to read about how the orphans of past and present were doing, can't wait for the next in the series!

Shilling Grange Children's Home Book Three 1951 in Suffolk.
Emotional, Witty and so moving.
Clara , Housemother has renamed the home Michael Adams.
At her first and best friends wedding, Miss Bridges is now Mrs Horton and the children are having a wonderful day. Anita Cardew interrupted Clara's thoughts about the festival of Britain in London, Suffolk is participating and she wants the children to sing with Rita playing piano and dear Peg on the drums it's only four weeks away and if they get through it could lead to better things, and Clara's wasn't sure about it all one bit, but Anita made all the preparations and rehearsals were well under way.
Oh how I am loving this series of books from the author, Once again the children are all such a delight and had me laughing with a lot of witty straight forward comments, and dear mute Peg with her expressions, written notes and crying moments that you just got to adore.
Peg along with Denny just melted my heart, my two favourite characters. We see some leave and we also see some turn up to live in what I just call the Shilling Grange children's home, and leaving the children behind now there's Clara and Ivor well I'll let you readers find out for yourselves, no spoilers.
The joy's of reading this novel got to me just as good as the last two and leaving me eager for the next one to start. Heart breaking, funny and so enjoyable from the start to finish. It took my breath away whole heartily.

This phenomenal story will touch your heart in so many ways… an amazing escape that you are sure to cherish long after you finish reading… I absolutely loved this Can’t wait for more in this incredible series…..

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this ARC. Wow what another brilliant book in this series although you can read it as a standalone

Wow, worth waiting for. Housemother Clara is trying to do her best for all her children with a not so helpful council watching on.
It is decided, mainly by local doctor’s wife Anita that the children should take part in the Festival of Britain. They do say that music and song can pull people together better than humans. Who knew the children had such qualities! Could it be the answer to the problems that Clara is having with new boy Clifford?
Clara is still tormenting herself about neighbour ‘Ivor’, does she still like him/does he like her!
Couldn’t put it down. Was thrilled to read that there will be another.
I read it because I wanted to.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this amazing book

again this is a continuation from the other books but it can be read as a stand alone...as we follow clara and her charges in the childrens home

we find a couple of new children have joined the house clifford and denny, and both boys bring different problems for clara

a delightful story with the children starting their own singing group and entering a competition which brings a little bit of fame to the childen and to clara

but disaster is just around the corner for clifford and some good news for the childen

lovely series cant wait for the next one

Impossible to put down, even if Clara relay on Good Housekeeping too much for my taste. I can’t wait for the next installment!