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Fiction featuring Care Experience

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The Extraordinary Adventures of Foundling Mick

Jules Verne

1893

The Extraordinary Adventures of Foundling Mick by French novelist, Jules Verne (1828-1905), was first published in 1893, but then 'lost' until 2008.

Set in 19th century Ireland, the story follows Mick from one bad ‘placement’ to another until he finds safe haven with a kind couple in Kerry and financial success in Dublin.

Apparently, Verne never travelled to Ireland (although he visited Scotland) but he had considerable respect for the Irish.

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Children and young people in social care, and those who have left, are often subject to stigmatisation and discrimination. Being stigmatised and discriminated against can impact negatively on mental health and wellbeing not only during the care experience but often for many years after too. The project aims to contribute towards changing community attitudes towards care experienced people as a group.

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