Eddie of Jackson's Gang

Eddie of Jackson's Gang, written by Brother Ernest Ryan in the mid-20th century, follows a young boy named Eddie who, after being left at a Catholic orphanage, is adopted by a gang of thieves at the age of nine. The story explores his struggle to maintain his innocence while trying to uncover his true parentage. Ryan, a Holy Cross Brother and founder of Dujarie Press, was known for his children's literature, particularly biographical saint books, making this fictional tale notable within his body of work.