Well I finally started reading The Great Gilly Hopkins yesterday and so far, Gilly is not the most likable main character I have encountered. I know I should feel sorry for her. I know she has had a troubled past. I know the loss of her mother in her life is an open wound, but she is one tough kid!
I am, right now, wondering if she will ever care about anyone in her life?
I read something that Katherine Paterson wrote about this book. She said she wrote it because she had been a foster parent and felt she had not done a very good job. I wonder what of this girl comes from real experience! I need to keep reading.
So far, this seems like a book that lends itself to our older children members. I am not sure I know what Lydia Sherman might be thinking about this book...or even our 6 and 7 year olds. It is definitely different from The BFG and even Lawnboy. Maybe it is more like Edward Tulane in its presentation of life with all its nitty gritty!
Lydia if you are out there, tell us what YOU think of Gilly!!
Mary Ann Rupcich
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