Review: The Tiger's Child: What Ever Happened to Sheila?

The Tiger's Child: What Ever Happened to Sheila? by Torey L. Hayden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story might be unbelievable. Sadly, it's based on a true story. Torey Hayden's brutally honest account of her experience with an emotionally, sexually and mentally abused child makes for a painful page-turner.

I cheered for Torey as her long-standing dedication and sustaining love brought the child out of the darkness, and the story should have blossomed with hope and golden lilies. Yet as life would have it: there were twists and turns out of that dark place.

Although this is apparently the second (and last) account of the story of Sheila, I pray she continues to find her place in this world and I am thankful that her heart has been healed a little bit by the dedication and love from Torey, her teacher.

God bless and keep you both.

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Review: Wringer

Wringer by Jerry Spinelli
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I think this would appeal to 9 and 10 year olds. The story is interesting. The inner conflicts the main character suffers about friendships and gaining the respect of his peers is believable. The father figure in the story had more potential as a figure of interest due to his dramatic change - which occured without much exploration.

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