The True Colors of Caitlynne Jackson

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Summary: Fans of Cynthia Voigt will love this book
Review: After enjoying William's Carolina Autumn, I picked up this book.
Williams has a knack for creating wonderful characters, and Caitlynne is no exception. Abandoned by their mother, 12 year-old Caitlynne and her younger sister try to survive on their own. Fear of being split up makes them keep their situation a secret, and they do okay until a near tragedy and lack of money forces them to seek help. You can't help but cheer Caitlynne on as she overcomes her fears, and her sister Cara's optimistic attitude is a delight.

Carol Lynch Williams is a wonderful storyteller and worth keeping an eye on.

Rating:
Summary: Fans of Cynthia Voigt will love this book
Review: After enjoying William's Carolina Autumn, I picked up this book.
Williams has a knack for creating wonderful characters, and Caitlynne is no exception. Abandoned by their mother, 12 year-old Caitlynne and her younger sister try to survive on their own. Fear of being split up makes them keep their situation a secret, and they do okay until a near tragedy and lack of money forces them to seek help. You can't help but cheer Caitlynne on as she overcomes her fears, and her sister Cara's optimistic attitude is a delight.

Carol Lynch Williams is a wonderful storyteller and worth keeping an eye on.

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Summary: A Great Book For All
Review: I disagree with anyone who says this book is not good ... or it's the worst book they have ever read. You have got to be kidding me - The True Colors of Caitlynne Jackson is one of the best books for middle and high schoolers. It is now one of my favorite books of all. This book by Carol Lynch Williams is about two young sisters - Caity 12 and Cara 11 who must fend for themselves when their abusive mother storms out of the house with an old suitcase and doesn't come back. All she leaves for the both of them is about $40.00 in the honey jar ... which is suppose to last them forever? Mrs. Williams does a great job making this book as powerful as it is. I recommend it to all of you ... every single person. It's a must read. A must must read! Thank you - and enjoy The True Colors of Caitlynne Jackson (I know you will)! :)

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Summary: The True Colors of A Vibrant Book
Review: I opened to the first page of this book and became twelve year old Caitlynne Jackson. I wasn't a character in a book; I was a flesh and blood seventh grader with real feelings and real experiences. I was just like any other seventh grader, looking for acceptance among my peers and fumbling though my first "real" relationship with a boy. But something was dangerously different. Instead of having a mother whom I could talk to and relate to, I was a statistic - one of the thousand of silent children who spent my days dodging harsh blows to both my flesh and my self esteem. I was a victim of verbal and physical abuse myself as I struggled to protect my younger sister, Cara. When things spiraled out of control, I still tried to be the competent one, the one taking care of the details while Cara got to be the kid. Except I couldn't always keep her safe - couldn't always be there when things went bump in the night. And then, the difficult decision and learning to trust. This is not a story about a little girl. Carol William's characters are flesh and blood children with whom all of us can relate.

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Summary: The love of sisters
Review: I think this is a beautiful story about overcoming adversity. Children and young adults are often overwhelmed with trials and dissapointment and this book encourages readers to find strength from within and to support those who may be experiencing difficulty. Although I found the boyfriend a little too understanding and prince-like, those who struggle like Caitlynne and Cara desperately need the acceptance, love, and approval from someone...anyone. Overall, I think this book can open our minds to the adversities of young people and open our hearts to helping them heal theirs.

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Summary: The True Colors Of Caitlynne Jackson
Review: I thought the book, The True Colors of Caitlynne Jackson was and excellent book. It was very tear jerking, heart felt and inspirational. A story of two sisters who were both verbally and physically abused by their mother. Then one day thier mother just walks out on them leaving them to fend for themselves with only forty dollars to live on. This is a must read novel. I would suggest that everyone read it, no matter how old you are. Once I picked it up I could hardly put it down!

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Summary: The love of sisters
Review: The True Colors of Caitlynne Jackson, written by Carol Lynch Williams, in my opinion was a great book!! I could hardly put it down!! This book shows how family difficulties can bring sisters together. Caitlynne and her sister live with their mother who is abusive. Their mother is nice part of the time and then all of the sudden will turn on them and beat them. I think everyone should read this book. It shows how people can be happy in the worst of times.