Though eight years old, his body is so small, his face so pinched, you would take him for five or six. Antonino is an abandoned child struggling for survival in the dark alleys of Naples. He is one of thousands whose waking hours are spent in petty crime and whose bed is a street grating above a baker's oven. Yet there is hope, in the shape of a young priest, Mario Borrelli. In a journey of self-transformation and love, Father Borrelli befriends the street children and sets up a support network for them: The House of the Urchins. Morris West spent time in the slums of impoverished postwar Naples. His chilling account of the local street urchins in his international bestseller Children of the Sun drew the world's attention to their plight, and offers a timeless insight into child poverty. West's portrayal of Father Borelli has inspired many others to follow in Borelli's footsteps. 'One of the most moving stories I have ever read.' Eleanor Roosevelt 'Will touch the hearts and consciences of many.' New York Herald Tribune
By:
Morris West Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 128mm,
Weight: 180g ISBN:9781760297558 ISBN 10: 1760297550 Publication Date:23 August 2017 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Children of the Sun
"""Will touch the hearts and consciences of many."" --New York Herald Tribune"
