Not All Tarts are Apple by Pip Granger gives a nostalgic view of England Soho in the Fifties through the eyes of a seven year old waif named Rosie living her aunt and uncle above their London café. Rosis is a very mature seven year old who gives us child's view on adult topics. The story starts with her discovering that she is not the child of her aunt and uncle and that her mum is a tart from a classmate. She responds by punching her in the nose but later become best chums. An interesting array of drunks, tarts and thieves are sprinkled throughout this fast paced story. There is no real mystery though Rosie is kidnapped towards the end with an obvious conclusion. I enjoyed this historical look at Soho.