They Cage the Animals at Night (Signet)
 

They Cage the Animals at Night (Signet)

by Jennings Michael Burch

Burch was left at an orphanage and never stayed at any one foster home long enough to make any friends. This is the story of how he grew up and gained the courage to reach out for love. (read review)

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Alexa V
  • Rated 4 stars

This is a great book. A true classic, about love, loss, greif, and friendship. You will laugh, cry, and laugh some more with fantastic characters.

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  • arlene

    arlene said:

    Gosh....I am only just in Chapter 5 and yet.... wow...you will really feel the emotions the child is experiencing. This book is an autobiographical account of Jennings Michael Burch, about his life in an orphanage and a foster home. A deeply moving and inspiring story....."I dreamed of belonging to somebody. You know, having them tuck me in bed and kiss me goodnight, It's dumb, I know, but I dream about it sometimes". such heart-wrenching words from an eight year old child.

    posted Tuesday, February 12 2008
  • SalDragski

    saldragski said:

    A very emotional story of a young boy who lives from orphanage to home and back and forth. His Mother & brother are both sick, so she has to put him in orphanages temporarily.

    posted Sunday, April 8 2007
  • Pensive

    pensive said:

    They Cage the Animals at Night

    What is this book about? The title and cover look intriguing.
    Pensive

    posted Wednesday, March 21 2007
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