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The Lost Girls of Willowbrook by Ellen Marie Wiseman
4.0

Thanks to Recorded Books for the ALC and Suzy Approved Book Tours for the gifted book!

A gripping historical fiction mystery marvelously narrated by Morgan Hallett about the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, New York.

Yes, this was a real location that was actually a dumping ground for unwanted children with intellectual disabilities in the United States from 1947-1987. Ellen Marie Wiseman uses fact mixed with fiction to create a truly disturbing, atmostpheric read about Sage, a twin who was told that her sister Rosemary died of pneumonia... until a call comes that her sister is missing from Willowbrook. Sage shows up at the School, hoping to help find her missing sister - but Willowbrook is a place where missing people aren't often found. Mistaken for her sister, Sage is forced to stay at Willowbrook as one of its residents. This is a REALLY good read for lovers of historical fiction and thrillers. It was engaging, fascinating, and completely horrifying. One to add to your Fall TBR.