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Gemma
Gemma
Author: Meg Tilly
After Hazen Wood kidnaps 12 year-old Gemma Sullivan, the two embark upon a cross-country journey that tests the limits of Gemma's endurance. In graphic scenes of physical and sexual violence, Hazen tries to destroy the young girl's will. It is only Gemma's childlike resilience and fertile imagination that protect her from the worst o...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780312605292
ISBN-10: 0312605293
Publication Date: 2/16/2010
Pages: 160
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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suskaw123 avatar reviewed Gemma on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I would not recommend this book to anyone that is easily offended by graphic sexual details. That being said I can not believe that I lived 59 years with my head in the sand as to what some children go through growing up. This book, and Singing Songs by the same author, has made me want to volunteer with one of the organizations to advocate for children's rights. To think that this happens on a daily basis to so many children and that it happens right under our noses and we don't even realize it makes me sick to my stomach. I no longer want to live with my head in the sand.
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If you can handle the language this was a very moving book about child abuse and a child finding her way into a wonderful family. It will be remembered in my eyes and stick with me for a long time.
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This was a quick read for me, but difficult because of the content. It is about a girl who is sexually abused and while this is not described in great detail, it made me sick to my stomach. It is overall a good story.


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