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Loading... Firegirl (2006)by Tony Abbott
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book was an emotional read. The story of a boys unpopular friendship with a horribly scarred girl before she moves away. This should be on everyone's bookshelf. ( ) In this touching novel, a young girl who is a recovering burn victim gets transferred to a Catholic school. Her time there is hard as she is always under her peer's watch. Her face and other parts of her body were badly burned, but that doesn't stop one boy from befriending her. Hearts are touched in this captivating and realistic story of inner beauty and overcoming obstacles. This would make an excellent read for students in an English class, discussing social issues and the importance of friendship and inclusion. no reviews | add a review
A middle school boy's life is changed when Jessica, a girl disfigured by burns, starts attending his Catholic school while receiving treatment at a local hospital. No library descriptions found.
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)813.54Literature English (North America) American fiction 20th Century 1945-1999LC ClassificationRatingAverage:
Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. Hachette Book Group2 editions of this book were published by Hachette Book Group. Editions: 0316011711, 0316011703 |