The Open Door

by Beryl Matthews

Book Overview

A touching tale of survival All her short life, eleven-year-old Rose Webster has encountered closed doors. Growing up in the slums of London with her siblings, trying to avoid their violent, drunken... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0141010126
• ISBN13: 9780141010120
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 1.2" x 4.5"

Customer Reviews

A great story!

Young Rose Webster has lived in the slums of London all of her life. But unlike many people, Rose wants more out of life and she knows that an education is the only to better herself. With the help of friends and the love of Bill she maybe able let that happen. But after years of remembering the past will Rose be albe to move on and will Bill be there with her? "The Open Door" was the first book that I had read by Beryl Matthews and it was really great! Ms. Matthews gives the reader rich and real characters. I can't wait to read more by Ms. Matthews.