Call Me Hope
Sep 2009 · Sold by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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As 11-year-old Hope struggles to live under the pressures of her verbally abusive mother, she's tempted to run away but instead chooses resilience. She creates a secret safe haven and an innovative point system (giving herself points for every bad thing her mother says to her); finds comfort and inspiration from Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl; and gains a support team. Ultimately, Hope is able to confront her mother about her hurtful words and help her begin to change.
As 11-year-old Hope struggles to live under the pressures of her verbally abusive mother, she's tempted to run away but instead chooses resilience. She creates a secret safe haven and an innovative point system (giving herself points for every bad thing her mother says to her); finds comfort and ...
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Amora
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October 4, 2016
I loved it so much it inspired me. It was a wonderful book I'm in 6th grade and I really didn't like her mom I felt bad but she went too far I STILL LOOOOVED ITT!!!!!
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April 28, 2011
I read a book before this about the same main topic, both I thought brought me, (and probably everyone else who read it ), back to real life reality. It made me realize not everthing in life is perfect. I give this book a firm five star. Verbal abuse is a hard topic
A Google user
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June 24, 2012
What an amazing book. The emotions in the book are clear and deep. Made me cry, this book is amazing. I would definitely recommend.
About the author
Gretchen Olson is the author of the YA novel Joyride (Boyds Mill Press) and on the board of directors for The Hands & Words Are Not for Hurting Project. She received the University of Oregon's Community Award for her work with the Hands Project. Gretchen lives with her husband on their blueberry farm in Oregon.
Gretchen Olson is the author of the YA novel Joyride (Boyds Mill Press) and on the board of directors for The Hands & Words Are Not for Hurting Project. She received the University of Oregon's Community Award for her work with the Hands Project. Gretchen lives with her husband on their blueberry ...
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