The Unadoptables: Five fantastic children on the adventure of a lifetime

By Hana Tooke

Adjectives

heartwarming adventurous captivating uplifting

Genres

Adventure Historical Fiction Friendship and Family

Synopsis

In 1880s Amsterdam, five unique children—Lotta, Egbert, Fenna, Sem, and Milou—are labelled ‘unadoptable’ at the Little Tulip Orphanage. When a sinister stranger threatens their future, the friends make a daring escape, braving frozen canals and embarking on a thrilling quest full of surprises. Together, they discover the true meaning of family, friendship, and courage as they search for a place to truly belong.

Pages

384 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2021

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