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The Ogress and the Orphans 2022
The Ogress and the Orphans is a children's novel written by American author Kelly Barnhill and released on March 8, 2022 through Algonquin Books. The story follows events in a small fictional town that loses its appeal when the library burns down and an orphan disappears, causing residents to grow less friendly and more distrustful of each other, ultimately accusing an ogress who had recently moved in.
This book by Barnhill garnered starred reviews from trade publications and was commended for addressing issues like misinformation and community values. It was nominated for a National Book Award in Young People's Literature.
Details
- Publisher
- Algonquin Books
- ISBN
- 9781643750743
- Pages
- 390
