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Ghosts of the orphanage : a story of mysterious deaths, a conspiracy of silence, and a search for justice / by Kenneally, Christine,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A shocking expose of the dark, secret history of Catholic orphanages--the violence, abuse, and even murder that took place within their walls--and a call to hold the powerful to account. More than 5 million Americans passed through orphanages in the 20th century alone. At its peak in the 1930s, the American orphanage system included more than 1,600 institutions, partly supported with public funding but usually run by religious orders, including the Catholic Church. Ghosts of the Orphanage is the result of seven years of investigation, and what Christine Keneally found was shocking, yet hiding in plain sight. Terrible things, abuse, both physical and psychological, and even deaths have happened in orphanages for many years. The survivors have been telling their stories for a long time, but no one has been listening. People are too often unwilling to accept their stories. And their options for recourse have been limited by the years it has taken many survivors to process their trauma, tell their stories, and pursue legal action. Centering her story on St. Joseph's, a Catholic orphanage in Vermont, Keneally investigates and shares the stories of survivors. She has fought to expose the truth and hold the powerful--many of them Catholic priests and nuns--to account. And it is working. As these stories have come to light, the laws in Vermont have been forced to change, including the statute of limitations on prosecuting them. Told with human compassion, novelistic detail, and a powerful sense of purpose, Ghosts of the Orphanage is not only a gripping story but a reckoning. It is proof that real evil lurks at the edges of our society, and that, if we have the courage, we can bring it into the light and defeat it"--
Subjects: True crime stories.; Catholic Church; Child abuse; Orphanages;
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Library of souls : the third novel of Miss Peregrine's peculiar children / by Riggs, Ransom.;
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Subjects: Ghost stories.; Occult fiction.; Orphanages; Gifted children;
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The adventurer's guide to successful escapes / by White, Wade Albert.; Epelbaum, Mariano,1975-;
"In a magical world of floating tiers, mischievous dragons, and endless bureaucracy, Anne and her friends embark on a Rightful Heir Quest to claim her place in the Hierarchy and escape horrible consequences"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Adventure fiction.; Heirs; Orphans; Orphanages; Quests (Expeditions);
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Today is the day / by Walters, Eric,1957-; Fernandes, Eugenie,1943-;
Based on real children in an orphanage in Kenya, this lovely story shows how something as simple as a birthday can mean so much to the orphans.LSC
Subjects: Birthdays; Orphans; Orphanages;
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The desolations of Devil's Acre / by Riggs, Ransom.;
The last thing Jacob Portman saw before the world went dark was a terrible, familiar face. Suddenly, he and Noor are back in his grandfather's house. Jacob doesn't know how they escaped from V's loop, but he does know one thing for certain: Caul has returned. Risen from the Library of Souls, Caul and his apocalyptic agenda seem unstoppable. Only one hope remains--deliver Noor to the meeting place of the seven prophesied ones, if they can decipher its secret location.LSC
Subjects: Occult fiction.; Orphanages; Monsters; Prophecy; Imaginary wars and battles; Soul;
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The house in the cerulean sea / by Klune, TJ,author.;
"A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages. When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must set aside his fears and determine whether or not they're likely to bring about the end of days. But the children aren't the only secret the island keeps. Their caretaker is the charming and enigmatic Arthur Parnassus, who will do anything to keep his wards safe. As Arthur and Linus grow closer, long-held secrets are exposed, and Linus must make a choice: destroy a home or watch the world burn. An enchanting story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place-and realizing that family is yours"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Paranormal fiction.; Magic; Orphanages; Families; Animals, Mythical; Armageddon;
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We meant well : a novel / by Hasan, Erum Shazia,author.;
"A propulsive debut that grapples with timely questions about what it means to be charitable, who deserves what, and who gets the power to decide. It's the middle of the night in Los Angeles when Maya, a married mother of one, receives the phone call. Her colleague Marc has been accused of assaulting a local girl in Likanni, where they operate a charitable orphanage. Can she get on the next flight? When Maya arrives, protesters surround the compound. The accuser is Lele, her former proťǧ and the chief's daughter. There are no witnesses, no proof of any crime. What happened that night? And what will happen to the orphanage if this becomes a scandal? Caught between Marc and Lele, the charity and the villagers, her marriage and new temptations, and between worlds, Maya lives the secret contradictions of the aid worker: there to serve the most deprived, but ultimately there to govern. As Maya feels the pleasures, freedoms, and humanity of life in Likanni, she recognizes that her American life is inextricably woven into this violent reality -- and that dishonesty in one place affects the realities in another."--
Subjects: Political fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Humanitarian aid workers; Humanitarianism; Orphanages; Sex scandals;
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The promised Neverland. by Shirai, Kaiu.; Demizu, Posuka.; Yamashita, Satsuki.; McMurray, Mark.;
Rated T+ for older teen.LSC
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Fantasy comic books, strips, etc.; Horror comic books, strips, etc.; Orphans; Orphanages; Demonology;
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The promised Neverland. by Shirai, Kaiu.; Demizu, Posuka.; Yamashita, Satsuki.; McMurray, Mark.;
Rated T+ for older teen.LSC
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Fantasy comic books, strips, etc.; Horror comic books, strips, etc.; Orphans; Orphanages; Demonology;
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In the forests of the night / by Hughes, Alison,1966-;
"A year after her best friend Lora mysteriously disappears from Clearwood Home, eleven-year-old Ellis is put in charge of the orphanage's new arrival: Pip. Small, silent, and strange, Pip is inexplicably drawn to the eerie Ghost Tree, a fossilized relic of the Blight that killed every forest in the world. But Pip's connection to nature makes her, Ellis, and their friend Jasper targets of Mother Dear, a sinister, scientific mastermind determined to destroy the natural world and replace it with her robot-hybrid one. Kidnapped by their teacher, kidnapped again by Mother Dear's robotic pterodactyl-like creatures, and then held captive at her work camp, Ellis, Pip, and Jasper must work together to make their daring escape, learn the truth of Lora's fate, and uncover the key to nature's regeneration"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Orphanages; Kidnapping; Friendship; Nature;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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