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Andrea Ashworth's father died when she was five leaving her, her three-year-old sister and mother to fend for themselves. A succession of stepfathers, some violent and an itinerant life of poverty were her lot but reading was her escape route out of misery.
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Once in a House on Fire offers a gripping and honest look at a young girl’s resilience in the face of hardship. Ashworth’s vivid storytelling pulls you into her world, where books become a sanctuary amid chaos. This is a compelling read for anyone curious about the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of literature.
