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Gemma

Meg Tilly

After Hazen Wood kidnaps twelve-year-old Gemma Sullivan, the two embark upon a cross-country journey that tests the limits of Gemma's endurance. In scenes of physical and sexual violence, Hazen tries to destroy the young girl's will. When she does manage to escape he drags her back and threatens to have her arrested for the violent acts he performs. It is only Gemma's resilience and fertile imagination that protects her from the worst of the trauma she suffers. And, in the end, it is the healing power of unconditional love that gives Gemma the courage to speak out against her abuser at last and claim the life she deserves.Alternating between the voices of Gemma and Hazen Wood, Meg Tilly has brilliantly brought to life powerful and unforgettable characters that will leave you thinking about them long after you turn the last page.

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Book Details

Genre:

Fiction

Age Level:

Mature Young Adult

Gemma review by MReg

MReg

Gemma, a young girl of 12 years old, is abused by her mother's boyfriend, Buddy. Buddy sells her for one hundred dollars to Hazen Wood, a vicious and abusive person who kidnaps Gemma. Hazen embarks on a cross-country journey with Gemma in the trunk of the car with Boxcar Julie, her turtle and best friend.