Workhouse: A Victorian Girl's Diary, 1871
Pamela Oldfield
It’s January 1871 when Edith, the sheltered daughter of a wealthy widow, pays her first eventful visit to the workhouse for the poor. There she meets Rosie, a rebellious, quick-tempered orphan who is always getting into trouble. Edith soon finds herself drawn into Rosie’s wild schemes and both their lives are never the same again\.
Reviews
I liked rosie
Doctor Bubbles Bacon-slicer 03.09.2022
This book really gave me insight to wha life was like in the Victorian period. Although it was fiction, everything about it seemed real; it was like I was actually experiencing all that had happened. It interested me because I love reading diary entries and this book has an air about it where the writer has completely lost themselves in the book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, even if they weren’t particularly interested in life in the Victorian times. Who knows, they might even find a new favourite book!
Empress Boadicea Peanut-butter 19.08.2021
It is an amazing story full of Rosie Chubb's mischievous antics. It had a happy ending and I would recommend it to anybody who takes an interest in history.
Fairy Panther Palm-tree 15.08.2021
It was a really good book. Even if it seemed like a real diary from a real Victorian child, it is actually a fiction story! I would reccomend this book to everyone who needs to learn about the Victorians as this is a fun way to go back in time. My favourite character was Rosie Chubbs, who is the mischevious workhous girl who meets with the main character, Edith.
Duchess Ariel Starlight 18.01.2021
you should read this book so good i knew it was good any way
Anonymous 05.08.2017
I would have given it 5 stars but I thought it was really hard.
Anonymous 03.08.2016
only 2 animals in it
Anonymous 09.08.2014
If you like the Victorians you'll definitely like this! It's about the harsh and horrible conditions in a workhouse (a little hint in the name!!). It really fascinates me it's amazing!!!
Anonymous 23.06.2014
