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As 11-year-old Hope struggles to live under the pressures of her verbally abusive mother, she's tempted to run away but instead chooses resilience. She creates a secret safe haven and an innovative point system (giving herself points for every bad thing her mother says to her); finds comfort... read more
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Hope is an 11-year old girl who is just trying to make it in the world like any one else. Her mother has a problem (If you know what I mean) and Hope is trying to find a way to enjoy life and try to rebuild the bond between her mother and herself.....
Characters/People edit
- Hope: The subject of verbal abuse. Has a point system for hurtful things her mom says to her.
- Hope's mom: A verbally abusive mother
- Mr. hudson: Add a description of this character.
- Tyler
- Mrs. nelson
- Ruthie
- Brody
- Joshua
- Anne Frank
- Annette
- Mrs. Piersma
- Guido
- Dr. Mckillip
- Maddie
- Peter
- Jessica
- Noelle
- Mrs. Elliot
- Lydia
- Grandma
- Shawna
- Dora
Authors & Contributors edit
- Gretchen Olson (Author)
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Family Life › Parents › Fiction
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Issues › Dysfunctional Relationships
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Social Issues › Abuse
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
- Books › Teens › Social Issues
- Books › Children's Books › Literature
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