Gemma by Meg Tilly
After Hazen Wood kidnaps twelve-year-old Gemma Sullivan, the two embark upon a cross-country journey that tests the limits of Gemma's endurance. In scenes of physical and sexual violence, Hazen tries to destroy the young girl's will. When she does manage to escape he drags her back and threatens to have her arrested for the violent acts he performs. It is only Gemma's resilience and fertile imagination that protects her from the worst of the trauma she suffers. And, in the end, it is the healing power of unconditional love that gives Gemma the courage to speak out against her abuser at last and claim the life she deserves.
Alternating between the voices of Gemma and Hazen Wood, Meg Tilly has brilliantly brought to life powerful and unforgettable characters that will leave you thinking about them long after you turn the last page.
Meg Tilly is the author of two children's books: Singing Songs (Dutton 1994) and Porcupine (Tundra 2007). Tilly is most remembered for her roles as Chloe in The Big Chill and the lead role in Agnes of God, for which she received a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress in 1986 and an Oscar nomination. She lives in British Columbia with her family.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780312605292 |
| ISBN 10 | 0312605293 |
| Title | Gemma |
| Author | Meg Tilly |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Griffin |
| Year published | 2010-02-16 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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