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Heroism At Its Best!
I absolutely loved this book. I found Carla's journey both heart rending and inspiring. Without seeming cheesy, everyone regardless of age can learn something from this young girls journey.
5 stars
Very good book, couldn't put it down. Seemed accurate in the way the burns victim would think and feel
Great book...
It's November 5th, the night the British celebrate Guy Fawke's Night aka Bonfire Night. Carla just turned 14 a week ago and is now getting ready for the night out with friends. Running late to meet her friends due to her hair not cooperating and a zit appearing "suddenly" on the end of her nose, Carla discovers that her friends have already left the meeting place so she is on her own. (Yes, she is a typical, self-absorbed teenager.)
Walking down a London street Carla is hit with a firework deliberately thrown at her. "In an instant I was both deaf and blind." Her memory is also completely gone. Walk with her as she goes through the next few days and months.
Written in the first person, this story is an EXCELLENT description of what Carla goes through. Who was the surprising help during this time? How did she cope with the feeling that often came for the need for revenge?
This is a quick and poignant read which I would recommend for kids 10 and up.
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