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The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
Author: Stephen King
Book Information
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
Rating: 210

ISBN-13: 9780671042851 - ISBN-10: 0671042858
Publication Date: 2/1/2000
Pages: 272

Book Description:
On a six-mile hike on the Maine-New Hampshire branch of the Appalachian Trail, nine-year-old Trisha McFarland quickly tires of the constant bickering between her older brother, Pete, and her recently divorced mother. But when she wanders off by herself, and then tries to catch up by attempting a shortcut, she becomes lost in a wilderness maze full of peril and terror.

As night falls, Trisha has only her ingenuity as a defense against the elements, and only her courage and faith to withstand her mounting fears. For solace she tunes her Walkman to broadcasts of Boston Red Sox baseball games and follows the gritty performances of her hero, relief pitcher Tom Gordon. And when her radio's reception begins to fade, Trisha imagines that Tom Gordon is with her -- protecting her from an all-too-real enemy who has left a trail of slaughtered animals and mangled trees in the dense, dark woods....

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Top Member Reviews

Nancy S. (nancys) from WAYLAND, MA wrote on 3/1/2007...

5 member(s) found this review helpful.

considering my 2 favorite hobbies are hiking in maine and new hampshire, and rooting for the boston red sox, how could i not love this book? though i am glad that i read it in the comfort of my living room - not a book i recommend as trail reading!

Teresa F. (DrTeresa) from CHINO HILLS, CA wrote on 3/25/2007...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

As if you weren't already scared of getting lost in the woods... King brings an excellent thriller that shows that most fear is all in our heads.

Chris K. (jonnylongball) from FRAMINGHAM, MA wrote on 8/27/2006...

4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Girl gets lost in the woods, imagines a baseball player is with her. Not too much of a story here.

Maggie D. (wiccania) from MOUNT LAUREL, NJ wrote on 9/29/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I wasn't sure if I'd like this, honestly. It just didn't appeal to me as much as most of his other stuff does when I hear about it. I'm glad I finally got around to reading it though, it's a really good story. I certainly wouldn't call it horror, more like thriller lite.

Veronica C. (Ronnipeep87) from COUNTRYSIDE, IL wrote on 3/17/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is my all time favorite Stephen King book. When I started reading it I couldn't put it down untill I finished it. This is a really good book that keeps you on edge.

Kim D. (BeaWyattsMom) from BUTTE, MT wrote on 2/5/2007...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I enjoyed this book; it's not quite the normal Stephen King book where you have to keep the lights on for the next five years, but it is a good psychological thriller about a little girl lost in the wilderness and her using her baseball hero as a fantasy bodyguard to help find her way out.

Amy W. (suspenseprincess) from ELKHART, IN wrote on 5/8/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Not one of his best.

Lisa D. (tommygirl) from ASTON, PA wrote on 11/7/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Eerie story of a little girl lost in woods.

Shannon D. from MOUNT JULIET, TN wrote on 10/19/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

very compelling ... a quick and entertaining read

Louis S. (mordechai) from MURPHYSBORO, IL wrote on 9/5/2006...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A good one, something like Gerald's Game, but unusual for King


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Barbara I. (Munro) from CHULA VISTA, CA wrote on 2/3/2007...


From the back cover:
On a six-mile hike on the Main-New Hampshire branch of the Applachian Trail, nine-year-old Trisha McFarland quickly tires of the constant bickering between her older brother, Pete and her recently divorced mother. But when she wanders off by herself, and then tries to catch up by attempting a shortcut, she becomes lost in a wilderness max full of peril and terror. As night falls, Trisha has only her ingenuity as a defense against the elements, and only her courage and faith to withstand her mounting fears. For solace she tunes her Walkman to broadcasts of Boston Red Sox baseball games and follows the gritty performances of her hero, relief pitcher Tom Gordon. And when her radio's receiption begins to fade, Trisha images that Tom Gordon is with her - protecting her from an all-too-real enemy who has left a trail of slaughtered animals and mangled trees in the dense,dark woods....

Kate B. (katie26) from MELBOURNE, AR wrote on 12/12/2006...


still new.

Nancy B. from ELIOT, ME wrote on 9/19/2006...


not read

Amber S. from ROSWELL, GA wrote on 1/21/2006...


Trisha McFarland (9 y.o.) wanders off the Appalachian Trail while on a six mile hike w/ brother and recently divorced mom. She must spend the night alone in the woods and turns to her walkman and a broadcast of Boston Red Sox baseball games. When the reception fades she imagines Tom is with her.

Nikki J. (LadyCamaro) from CHARLEROI, PA wrote on 10/28/2005...


On a six-mile hike on the Maine-New Hampshire branch of the Appalachian Trail, nine-year-old Trisha McFarland quickly tires of the constant bickering between her older brother, Pete, and her recently divorced mother. But when she wanders off by herself, and then tries to catch up by attempting a shortcut, she becomes lost in a wilderness maze full of peril and terror.

As night falls, Trisha has only her ingenuity as a defense against the elements, and only her courage and faith to withstand her mounting fears. For solace she tunes her Walkman to broadcasts of Boston Red Sox baseball games and follows the gritty performances of her hero, relief pitcher Tom Gordon. And when her radio's reception begins to fade, Trisha imagines that Tom Gordon is with her - protecting her from an all-too-real enemy who has left a trail of slaughtered animals and mangled trees in the dense, dark woods....

Helen K. (Billie-K) from MILWAUKEE, WI wrote on 8/16/2005...


When 9 year old Trisha gets lost from a family hike, she imagines that Tom Gordon, her baseball player idol, is with her to protect her.

Loretta F. (rettaliny) from OCEANSIDE, NY wrote on 7/9/2005...


Very gook Stephen King book about a girl lost in the wilderness,