Title: The Journey of Johnny Rew
First published: 1954
Description: Young Johnny is a thirteen-year-old who has been brought up in London by the Darleys. But there has always been a mystery about who Johnny's parents were, and one day when a clue to his real identity comes his way, Johnny takes his chance, packs a haversack and sets off on foot for the west of England. Along the way he encounters engaging characters he meets and has exciting adventures.
Subjects: orphans, children's stories, young adult fiction, adoption, juvenile literature, juvenile fiction, adventure stories
LC classification: PZ7.B2747 Jo