Twopence to Cross the Mersey
No. of pages 104
Published: 1987
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"Twopence to Cross the Mersey" by Helen Forrester is a poignant memoir detailing the author’s childhood during the Great Depression in 1930s Liverpool. The narrative follows young Helen and her impoverished family as they struggle to survive in a harsh environment after her father loses his job. With vivid descriptions, the story captures the resilience and hardships faced by Helen and her siblings, emphasizing themes of poverty, family bonds, and the indomitable spirit of youth. As they navigate their challenges, Helen's experiences highlight the harsh realities of their time, while also reflecting hope and determination for a better future. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Plays Plus .
There are 104 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1987 by HarperCollins Publishers .
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This book features the following character:
Helen Forrester
This book features the character Helen Forrester.
