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- ISBN 9781035431090
- Weight: 320g
- Dimensions: 126 x 196mm
- Publication Date: 02 Apr 2026
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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A heartwarming saga of a young woman's indomitable spirit and determination to survive no matter what, perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Rosie Goodwin
When everyone's deserted her, can she find the strength to go on?
Rosie Ferry is hardly more than a child when her father and brothers are lost in a pit disaster. She has to grow up fast when her mother falls apart, leaving Rosie in charge of her two sisters. It's Rosie who finds them lodgings, Rosie who tramps the streets looking for work. Without her friends Davey and Flora, Rosie doesn't know how she'd cope.
Then Davey - the boy Rosie always thought she'd marry - abruptly leaves Sunderland, and to make matters worse her mother turns to drink. It's almost more than she can bear, but Rosie is tougher than she looks, and she's determined to keep the family together.
What readers are saying about Reach for Tomorrow:
'Another lovely story from this very talented writer. The characters are vivid and believable, the storyline keeps you guessing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This story is so full of deep love and filled with sorrow too. A book I never wanted to end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The characters are truly believable and inspiring. I have laughed and cried with them. In true Northern style it was a captivating story of love, heartache and true grit' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I felt as though I was transported in time. I found the book very emotive in places and extremely easy to read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A story of endurance in all manner of life. Could not put the book down. Sadness, love, enduring poverty, Rita Bradshaw has enthralled me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rita Bradshaw was born in Northamptonshire, where she still lives today. At the age of sixteen she met her husband - whom she considers her soulmate - and they have two daughters and a son and three young grandchildren. Much to her delight, Rita's first attempt at a novel was accepted for publication, and she went on to write many more successful novels under a pseudonym before writing for Headline using her own name.
As a committed Christian and passionate animal-lover Rita has a full and busy life, but her writing continues to be a consuming pleasure that she never tires of. In any spare moments she loves reading, walking, eating out and visiting the cinema and theatre, as well as being involved in her local church and animal welfare
