Fan

In 'Fan: The Story of a Young Girl's Life,' W.H. Hudson paints a vivid picture of the hardships faced by a mother and her daughter living in poverty on Moon Street. The young girl, forced to sell matches on the street for food, anxiously awaits the arrival of a man who brings the promise of a meal. But when he turns out to be drunk and threatening, the mother must step in to protect her child. This heartbreaking opening sets the stage for a compelling story of perseverance and survival in the face of overwhelming adversity.