Christmas on the Children's Ward

by Carol Marinelli

  ‘Home!’ Ben repeated loudly, making them both jump—his little face filthy from five minutes’ neglect, smothered in chicken casserole, his hair matted with jacket potato.

  ‘Home,’ Nick agreed, kissing her deeply before continuing. ‘With your family.’

  ISBN: 978-1-4603-5839-9

  CHRISTMAS ON THE CHILDREN’S WARD

  © The SAL Marinelli Family Trust 2005

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  First published in Great Britain 2005

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