Lost Gip, written by Hesba Stretton and first published in 1873, is a juvenile fiction novel set in 19th-century London. It follows the story of a young boy named Sandy, who struggles to care for his baby sister, Gip, amidst the harsh realities of poverty and parental neglect. The narrative explores themes of familial love and societal indifference, as Sandy embarks on a desperate search for Gip after she goes missing, highlighting the emotional and social challenges faced by the impoverished in Victorian England.
