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Summary: Dark, interesting, yet true
Review: This is the first book I've read from author Torey Hayden. While I was reading, it reminded me of author Dave Pelzer's book, "A Child Called It." While the content may be similar in that children are affected by the actions of adults, Ghost Girl is clearly different. As Hayden went on to describe the dialogue and experiences Jadie had gone though, there were many times when I was forced to set the book down in order to contemplate what I was reading. The pictures I created in my mind made me sick to my stomach. I could not even fathom what Jadie had to endure. Yet Hayden had the compassion to do what was right, which was to just care. Hayden's caring is what saved Jadie and her sisters from continued abuse. Yet questions went unanswered: were Jadie's descriptions psychotic or from real experience dealing with the occult and Satanism? We may never know and I really don't think it is the main point of Hayden's book. I think Torey Hayden's writing is complete and very intriguing. She has already become a favorite author for education and I look forward to reading her other books of children with special needs. NOTE: While this book will keep the reader interested, it can be very dark, horrid, and at times, scary.
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Summary: WOW!
Review: This is the first Torey Hayden book I've ever read and I know that it's not my last. I couldn't put the book down. I also teach emotionally distrubed children and feel that Ghost Girl a must read for any Special Education teacher.
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Summary: Harrowing, Yet Inspiring
Review: This is the incredible story of Jadie, a young girl who refuses to speak until her dedicated teacher convinces her to do so. Once she does, the story that comes out of her mouth--the story of her home life--is one that will shock, sadden, enrage, and leave the reader in disbelief. I could not put this book down. Jadie's character has a certain mystique about her when she does speak and as her story starts to unfold. It is intriquing and frightening as you ask yourself whether the horrors she's telling of are real or the result of a vivid imagination. Jadie's irrepressible spirit; her desire to tell her story, and her seemingly split personalities were incredibly fascinating, and I was inspired by the story of someone who has survived such horrific abuse, and had the courage to blow the horn on it as well. I will warn you, though...when Jadie begins to tell the story of the abuse she's suffered, the book leads you through several very graphic scenes of sickening sexual abuse. This book is not intended for children or those who are easily upset by stories of child abuse. There are also some statements that offer a disturbing look into the world of satanic cults, and many of those statements talk about rituals that turned my stomach. All in all, though, this was an incredible, eye-opening and inspiring story. It reminded me of the sacrifices that teachers make to each child in this country, each and every day.
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Summary: The best, most captivating book I have ever read.
Review: This was the best book I have ever read. The only other books that have come close to being as good have been written by Torey L. Hayden. I have read every book by Torey Hayden at least twice. Most of them I have read three or more times. Torey's books captivate you. You can't put them down once you have started reading them. She writes them very compassionately. I started reading her books in 7th grade, and have read them all two or more times now, and I am only in eigth grade. Anyone and everyone will LOVE this book. I can guarentee it.
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Summary: Hayden's Ghost Girl is the best!
Review: Torey Hayden has once again proven herself as an amazing writer. This book will keep your attention until the last page is read. Hayden manages to show all elements of human compassion and love, so much so, that the reader loves her characters tremendously as well. This book is amazing!
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Summary: great job
Review: Torey Hayden seems to be an amazing person, or shall I say the right person doing the right job. The book is both informative and interesting. You'll get ideas for your own kids.. I loved the book and found it hard to put down till the last page.
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Summary: Is she really there?
Review: Will Jadie ever talk? Is she really a ghost? What makes her become quiet at school? These are all good questions that the reader of this book will have. Is Jadie a mute girl with problems or does is something going on? This is a book that can not be put down until it is finsihed. Once you get into it, you can not put it down. Chapter by chapter you begin to see the questions slowly answered.
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