The Little Gypsy

Essie losing her father at the fair changes everything in a second. It shows how fragile a safe life really is when you have no money.

“You're one of us now, Essie, and don't you forget it.”

Living in a caravan isn't just about travel. It's about finding a family that picks you up when your own blood lets you down.

The way people look at the Romanies in the village is so cruel. It makes you see how quickly neighbors turn into enemies when someone looks different.

Essie has to keep her past a secret just to survive. It's heavy carrying a whole different life around while trying to start over.