The Great Gilly Hopkins

The Great Gilly Hopkins

Katherine Paterson

3.85

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An eleven-year-old foster child tries to cope with her longings and fears as she schemes against everyone who tries to be friendly.

Genres: FictionMiddle GradeChildrensYoung AdultRealistic FictionClassicsJuvenileFosteringFamilyBanned Books

178 Pages

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