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Forged by Fire by Sharon Draper (1997, Hardcover) 
Forged by Fire by Sharon Draper (1997, Hardcover)

 
Forged by Fire by Sharon Draper (1997, Hardcover)

Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 1997-01-01
Series: Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 068980699X
ISBN-13: 9780689806995
Product ID: EPID510463
Description: Teenage Gerald, who has spent years protecting his fragile half-sister from their abusive father, faces the prospect of one final confrontation before the problem can be solved.
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Synopsis
Teenage Gerald, who has spent years protecting his fragile half-sister from their abusive father, faces the prospect of one final confrontation before the problem can be solved.

When his mother leaves him at home while she goes to buy drugs, 3-year-old Gerald Nickelby accidentally starts a fire and is badly burned. Afterward, his mother is charged with child neglect and sentenced to jail, and Gerald is sent to live with his firm but loving Aunt Queen. Six years later, after his mother is released from jail and Aunt Queen dies of a heart attack, Gerald goes to live with his mother and her new husband, Jordan. Unhappy with the situation, Gerald finds comfort through his relationship with his 4-year-old half-sister, Angel, who was born while his mother was incarcerated. When Gerald realizes that Jordan is sexually abusing Angel, he does everything in his power to save her.

Details
Publication Date:1997-01-01
Series:Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner

Size
Length:156 pages
Height:8.8 in
Width:6.0 in
Thickness:0.8 in
Weight:8.8 oz

Publisher's Note
After he was almost killed in an apartment fire while his mother went to buy drugs, Gerald was raised by his aunt. Then one day, six years later, his mother returns with her new husband and Angel, Gerald's little sister. As the children grow up, it becomes more and more apparent that Angel needs Gerald's protection from her father's abuse. But who will protect Gerald? Young Adult.

Industry Reviews
"With non-stop excitement, this is well-written, easy to read, and possibly an inspiration for anyone trapped in family situations involving child abuse or domestic violence."
Voya - Beverly B. Youree (06/19/1997)

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