Description: From the moment you open the first page, you'll find yourself completely absorbed, losing all track of time as you turn the pages of this captivating tale. The story unfolds like a thread being slowly unwound, following a boy who is mysteriously taken by strangers to a strange house where children are worked to exhaustion. This thrilling story, reminiscent of Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist and Great Expectations, is also a winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the children's category. Collie has grown up pampered in a large house surrounded by servants, never having to lift a finger—until a recent accident took the lives of his parents. One night, as he lies down to sleep, Collie is kidnapped by two strange men and taken to a place called Brogin Boys' House. This is a place that gathers children wandering the streets and forces them into grueling labor. All they are given is strange food and ragged clothes, and they must work at a glass factory without ever straightening their backs. Although there are other children his age nearby, they see the sheltered Collie as different from themselves and keep their distance. From there, the question of 'Who kidnapped Collie, and why?' drives a chain of events that pulls the reader in deeper and deeper. Yet despite being a full-fledged mystery, this book isn't just about thrills. Woven throughout are warm bonds of human affection, and the satisfying conclusion—where justice ultimately prevails—brings a smile even amid the suspense. 1. Collie Trevelyan 2. A Foolish and Silly Threat 3. Brogin Boys' House 4. Jed Brogin 5. Lace Nightgown 6. Slop Porridge 7. The Missing Children 8. The One-Penny Coin Incident 9. Collie Locked in the Underground Cell 10. An Accident at the Glass Factory 11. The Underground Hideout 12. A Hidden Story 13. The Cozy Cemetery 14. A Strange Lesson 15. An Unexpected Encounter 16. Suspicious Signs 17. Collie Falls Ill 18. The Underground Hideout Discovered 19. Jeremy Trevelyan 20. The Truth Revealed 21. An Unforgivable Father 22. A Wonderful Proposal