Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live with strangers who treat you better than your own family? That's what happens to the young narrator of Foster, a powerful and moving novella by Irish author Claire Keegan.

Foster tells the story of a girl who is sent to stay with her mother's relatives on a farm in rural Wexford, Ireland, while her mother gives birth to another child. She doesn't know when she will return home, or if she even wants to. In the foster home, she finds warmth, affection and kindness that she has never experienced before. She also discovers secrets that will change her life forever.

Foster is a masterpiece of storytelling, written in beautiful and evocative prose. Keegan explores themes of identity, belonging, family, love and loss with sensitivity and insight. She creates a vivid portrait of Ireland in the 1980s, a time of social and economic change. She also captures the voice and perspective of a child who is growing up and learning about herself and the world around her.

Foster is a short but unforgettable read that will touch your heart and stay with you long after you finish it. It is one of the finest stories written recently in English, praised by critics and readers alike. It won the 2009 Davy Byrne's Irish Writing Award and was adapted into a film in 2022.

If you are looking for a book that will make you feel, think and wonder, Foster is the perfect choice for you. You can order it online or find it in your local bookstore. Don't miss this opportunity to read one of the best books of the 21st century.