No Ocean Too Wide
A Novel
by Carrie Turansky
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Pub Date Jun 25 2019 | Archive Date Sep 09 2020
WaterBrook & Multnomah | Multnomah
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Description
After the tragic loss of their father, the McAlister family is living at the edge of the poorhouse in London in 1908, leaving their mother to scrape by for her three younger children, while oldest daughter, Laura, works on a large estate more than an hour away. When Edna McAlister falls gravely ill and is hospitalized, twins Katie and Garth and eight-year-old Grace are forced into an orphans' home before Laura is notified about her family's unfortunate turn of events in London. With hundreds of British children sent on ships to Canada, whether truly orphans or not, Laura knows she must act quickly. But finding her siblings and taking care of her family may cost her everything.
Andrew Fraser, a wealthy young British lawyer and heir to the estate where Laura is in service, discovers that this common practice of finding new homes for penniless children might not be all that it seems. Together Laura and Andrew form an unlikely partnership. Will they arrive in time? Will their friendship blossom into something more?
Inspired by true events, this moving novel follows Laura as she seeks to reunite her family and her siblings who, in their darkest hours, must cling to the words from Isaiah: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God".
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780525652939 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
Featured Reviews
Sara G, Reviewer
I loved this book! I hadn't read any other books of Carrie's, but now I want to read them all! I found No Ocean Too Wide to be a beautiful story that showed me some of the truths of emigration. Each of the characters were easily likeable and relatable, and drew me into their story. I can't wait to read the other books in this McAlister Family series.
I received an Advanced Reader's Copy from the publisher, but this review is all my own!
Melissa F, Reviewer
Wow, what a book. The twists and turns this book takes will leave your head spinning and your heart reeling. Just when I thought I would put the book down to do some thing else for the day the chapter would leave me hanging and I would have to se what would happen next.
The fact that this is based on true events is heartbreaking. To think families could so easily be torn apart without all the information needed is scary.
I think Carrie gets better with each book and this one is probably my favorite so far.
A copy of this book was given to me through Netgalley.com. All opinions are my own.
Erica P, Reviewer
Wow! This book has just zoomed to the top of my 2019 favorites! This was my first chance to read a book by Carrie Turansky, and I am over the moon in love with it! No Ocean Too Wide has it all- characters who will tug at your heartstrings, a unique plot, enough injustice to keep your blood boiling the entire time, and NO reason to ever put it down. I enjoyed learning about the home children. Each character was so perfect in their place. If they could do it right, I'd wish for a movie. (But they really hardly ever do it right...) I can't get over this book, and I am so sad that I have to wait till next year for the sequel. With a plot that weaves in and out, the book had me gasping and hoping and trying to orchestrate circumstances (as useless as that sounds) and I devoured every page. The chapters are long, but that's okay. You really won't be looking for a stopping point. Inspiring and touching, this book should probably be bumped to the top of your TBR list. I'd give this book more than 5 stars, but we can't break the ceiling ;)
Joan A, Reviewer
A book you will not want to put down! I was astonished to learn that in the early 1900s more than 100,000 impoverished children from Britain were taken to Canada sometimes without their parents' knowledge! Laura McAlister is a caring older sister who is working for a wealthy family and learns that her mother has been hospitalized and her three younger siblings sent to Canada! You will admire Laura as she gets a position as an escort to other children being sent to Canada in order to find her brother and sisters. Andrew, the son of Laura's former employer, is a strong protagonist who is investigating the practice of sending the children to Canada. Your heart will go out to Katie McAlister as she has horrible experiences with the families she is assigned to. I found the history in this book fascinating and can't wait to read the next book in the series. Carrie Turansky has done a wonderful job of bringing little known history alive! I received an advance copy of No Ocean too wide from the author and Multnomah Publishing. This is my honest opinion.
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