The Young O'Briens: Being an Account of Their Sojourn in London

"The Young O'Briens: Being an Account of Their Sojourn in London" by Margaret Westrup follows the O'Brien children, Nell, Denis, and Sheila Pat, as they move to London because their father got a job as a ship's surgeon. The themes of family, being out of place, and getting used to a new environment are big parts of the story. The book starts with the O'Briens traveling in a bus on a gloomy, rainy night in London. They are unsure about what's to come, and they are also sad about being away from their home in Ireland for a year. Nell especially has a hard time with leaving their home and knowing they will soon be apart from their parents. The story has a mix of sadness and worry, which sets the scene for the family's journey as they face the challenges of their new life in London.