About the Author: Carol Lynch Williams, a two-time winner of the Utah Original Writing Competition, is the author of several books for child... read full description
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Aug 14, 2011
Girldefyingravity
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I spent the day doing nothing but reading and this was another quick read that really made me feel so strongly for the main character. I say it was a quick read, but at the same time, it was an incredibly difficult read due to the intensity of the situation that Caity and her sister Cara are forced to deal with. Carol Lynch Williams really makes you FEEL (had to be capitalized) for the narrator and how come through incredible odds. Again, I felt such a wide range of emotions for Caity. I was
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Sep 03, 2009
Sandra
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This novel handles a touchy subject--physical and emotional abuse by a parent--in an engaging novel for mid level readers. Caitlynne, twelve, and her younger sister, Cara, manage together, staying out of their mother’s way most of the time. When they’re not successful at avoiding her, the blows and abusive remarks hurt them. When their mother stocks up a few supplies and leaves them for the summer, or longer, the girls have to survive on their own. Positive, but a little young for high schoo
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Oct 04, 2010
KidsFiction
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Teton County Library Call No: J Williams C
Susan's Rating: 4 Stars
I picked this book up because I absolutely loved A Mother To Embarrass Me (so did my girls). This book is definitely not as light as the other one. I read it in one day though as it was very engrossing and touching about two young girls who's mother has definite mental (and/or alcohol issues) and how they cope with the abuse they are subjected to.
Susan's Rating: 4 Stars
I picked this book up because I absolutely loved A Mother To Embarrass Me (so did my girls). This book is definitely not as light as the other one. I read it in one day though as it was very engrossing and touching about two young girls who's mother has definite mental (and/or alcohol issues) and how they cope with the abuse they are subjected to.
May 31, 2011
I absolutely love this book. It gives hope to a person, such as Caity, to keep on going with life. It also makes you realize that there is always a solution except for death. Beautiful story..beautiful
Apr 15, 2011
Ruth
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Caitlynne and her sister have to deal with their violent mom. When she leaves them both alone, they go and try to find a long lost relative. Not bad for middle school fiction.
Jan 31, 2012
MrsFinnickOdair
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Enjoyed this book, you sort of feel the pain which the girls did. 2 very strong charecters :)
Mar 24, 2011
Shar
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This is one of my favorite books - I just love the characters and the story and how it is told.
Apr 10, 2010
Valynne
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This book is emotionally rough at times, but I love Carol Lynch William's writing.
Aug 27, 2010
Shanna
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I read this book in 6th grade, and I still think about it to this day.
Mar 23, 2011
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it was a great book:) it is sad though but i would still recommend this book to anybody!!!:) i loveeeeed it..:P
Oct 22, 2010
Lisa
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Two pre-teen sisters are raised by an abusive and neglectful mother. Carol Lynch Williams has an interesting and easy to follow writing style, which make this compelling book a quick read.
Jan 21, 2009
Andrea
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Caitlynne and her little sister live with an abusive mother. One summer their mom leaves them on their own and have to fend for themselves.
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