Lenora Gates asked this question about The Glass Castle:
What was Jeanette's nick name in the book?
cameron tyner Her father gives her the nickname Mountain Goat because she never falls down when they go climbing, but I also like to think that it symbolizes her pe…moreHer father gives her the nickname Mountain Goat because she never falls down when they go climbing, but I also like to think that it symbolizes her perseverance throughout her entire life!(less)
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