Boy Called Bracken

Bracken, the gypsy boy, was a wizard with animals, especially sick ones. Anything wild or lost or injured ended up in his hands. Perhaps that was why he understood the hard-boiled world-weary reporter Jake, who had been given only a few months to live. The gentle gypsy boy recognised his suffering and decided to do what he could for the sick man, kindly and unobtrusively. In Bracken's thoughtful care, Jake was able to discover a new world, and to take delight in many wonderful happenings which he had never previously known about. Gradually he was able to find the peace of mind which had always eluded him.