Our John Willie Author:Catherine Cookson From the opening pages, as they narrowly escape a terrifying mining disaster, Davy Halladay and his ten-year-old deaf-mute brother, John Willie, show the spunk and powerful unselfish love that enables them to overcome many hardships. Orphaned and destitute, they seek shelter in an abandoned building belonging to the town recluse, Miss Peamarsh. ... more »Confrontation is inevitable, but the scruffy orphans are more than a match for this austere and isolated young woman.« less