Page 4: Child Migration Scheme

This page provides historical context for the novel by explaining the child migration scheme, a significant backdrop to the story in "A Prayer for Blue Delaney".

Key points about the child migration scheme:

• Originated in 1618 with children sent from London to Virginia
• Lasted until 1970, with the last group arriving in Australia
• Involved over 130,000 children sent from the UK to various countries
• Targeted children aged 3-14, mostly between 7-10 years old
• Implemented by various organizations, including charities and religious institutions

Definition: Child immigration refers to the practice of sending children, generally between the ages of three and fourteen, to start new lives in foreign countries without their families.

Highlight: These children were sent away, hoping that they would never come back to start a new life in a foreign country without family, and often in bad and understaffed institutions.

This historical context adds depth to the novel's portrayal of orphaned children like Colm and Tommy, highlighting the real-life circumstances that inspired the story.

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This page appears to be an incomplete advertisement or recommendation for "A Prayer for Blue Delaney". It begins to describe the book as interesting and informative, focusing on the main character Colm and his experiences as an orphan. However, the text is cut off, leaving the full content of the advertisement unknown.

Highlight: The book "A Prayer for Blue Delaney" is very interesting and informative. It's about an orphan named Colm who...

This partial description suggests that the book is being promoted for its engaging story and educational value, likely emphasizing Colm's journey and the historical context of child migration it portrays.