Her Mama made it painfully clear that she wished Raven had never been born. But even after she was sent to live with her kindly aunt and domineerin...
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Aug 20, 2009
This well she isn't considered an orphan because she has a mother but her mother got in jail for drugs and her uncle has to take her in and he abused her and whipped her with a belt. This caused her to be moved to a foster care orphan home with the first three orphans in the series.
Jan 07, 2008
Katrina
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This is the story of a young girl who dealt with a difficult life. Her mother was a drunk who was then sent to jail for using drugs. Her father had left her when she was a child. So she was placed under the care of her uncle who would accuse her of every wrongdoing her cousin would do, and as a consequence would beat her. This novel does a great job portraying the true emotions and feelings Raven felt during these difficult times. The metaphors and similes Andrews used were powerful in all areas
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Mar 25, 2011
♥Xeni♥
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Raven was the orphan that I felt most disturbed by. Her past seemed to be just one horror story after another, and although we often hear about black-folks troubles, somehow Raven's seemed to lose a bit of that racial coloring as her story progressed.
I remember the details of her story the most clearly, probably because they were just the most horrific. Needless to say, it was moving and I enjoyed glimpsing life so different from mine.
I remember the details of her story the most clearly, probably because they were just the most horrific. Needless to say, it was moving and I enjoyed glimpsing life so different from mine.
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May 10, 2011
Susan
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A quick read. Raven is a heart breaking tale of a young girl struggling to find value in her life. She is basically abandoned by her mother, by the choices she has made. She is taken into her uncle's home where darkness and secrets prevail. Though Raven is rescued from the situation the ending of the book does leave the reader questioning the fate of the her future.
Jan 31, 2012
S. Bell
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Trashy but an interesting enough one. I seriously love how godawful the blurbs are as well. Yes, I really read all this crap!
Dec 10, 2007
Ellenjsmellen
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I wasn't a huge fan of the Orphans series, but it was so short, I read it anyway.
Mar 08, 2011
Gwen
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Loved it! Really enjoyed reading it, another great part in the Orphans series.
Dec 16, 2009
Leigh
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Horrible...typical ghost writer crap, but I am sure pre-teens may love it.
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