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The day they gave babies away

by Dale Eunson (1991)

About this book

True story about the author's father. At the tender age of 12 and newly orphaned, Robbie Eunson sets about to finds good homes for his younger brothers and sisters. Amazing story made into a film starring Cameron Mitchell and Glynis Johns. The film is titled "All Mine To Give".

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe day they gave babies away Lead Character

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