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Summary: A Great Book!
Review: I thought the book was great. It was well written. The author really knew how to write an intresting book. I really liked the characters like Gerald and Rob. It was exciting reading about Gerald's life even though it was sad.
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Summary: It is one of the best books I've ever read.
Review: This book is realistic, but it is sad. It could help people to understand that you should help others when they need you. It also shows what good friendship is.
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Summary: Outstanding book!
Review: I think this was a great book because it shows how people can make it through all the pain and still manage to survive.Even though Gerald and Angel went through pain,they always had each other to come home to.
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Summary: One of the most excellent books I've ever read!
Review: This is an extremely well-written and exciting story about a young boy living a rough life. I couldn't put it down! Although fiction, this book touches on some very realistic subjects (i.e. love, hate, trust, betrayal). The story focuses on an African-American boy named Gerald. His Aunt adopts him at the age of three because his birthmother, Monique, is substance-addicted and is incapable of taking care of him. On Gerald's ninth birthday, something terrible happens and he is thrust back into the home of his mother and her current husband, Jordan, an abusive man. His mother also has another son, six-year old Angel. As the story goes on, Gerald and Angel stick by each other. As they grow, secrets unfold, and the plot thickens. This is a truly captivating story that anyone would enjoy.
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Summary: SAD!
Review: This book was really sad. I read it all in 2 hours. I was really in shock at how sad and good this book was. I can't even believe that all of this happened. I was astounded by all the things that happened to this poor little boy and the way his mother was acting pretending like shedidn't know he was abusive. That was really heartbreaking that his mother trested him like that. Well I'm outy. Peace out peeps. Read this book. It is DA BOMB!
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Summary: THIS BOOK WAS VERY INTERESTING AND REALISTIC!
Review: I loved this book! I mean it was very realistic. Things that happened in the story goes on in homes today. Gerald was very brave kid, he had a lot of heart. he went through alot of struggle living with his stepfather, Jordan Sparks. I will never regret reading this book!
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Summary: Best Book I've Ever Read
Review: Hi. i would have to say that this is the best book I have ever read in my whole life. I never really just read books for fun, unless they're for a school project, but I have to say that I just picked this one up just because it looked good. I really liked this book because it deals with today's issues about drug abuse, and child abuse. i would have to say that the way Gerald handles these problems are heroic and brave. i would very recommened this book to eveyrone. PICK THIS BOOK UP AND READ IT! You won't be disappointed you did.
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Summary: A MUST READ BOOK!
Review: I am in Battle of the Books in my school and this is one of the books I read. It is such a great inspirational book. Gerald goes through many tough times, with Angel to help him hold on. His abusive step father, Jordan Sparks causes pain and suffering for Gerald and Angel. You must read this book!
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Summary: The most riveting book I ever read.
Review: The book was the best I ever read and would recommend it to everyone. The story of how Gerald, Angel, and Monique face the abusive father Jordan Sparks. This book can be what some young people need in order to face another day. The moment I picked up the book i knew i wouldn't be able to put it down. This being the sequal to Tears Of A Tiger I knew i had to read it.
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Summary: Fast paced, which kids & young adults will probably enjoy.
Review: Hi and in advance, thanks for checking out my review. I being a little older than the targeted audience (I'm a 17 y/o {black} male in 11th grade who usually dosen't like to read unless it's for school) recently picked up this book at my local library. The book was not used for a school project but, I got it because I thought it would be interesting. I will say that I would promote the book for classroom use for probably 6-9th graders. The book deals with very strong issues plauging the present time in a clear, contemporary style. The book is very fast paced.. (lightning fast, actually) which I think kids will like better than reading a full novel (I would) and with this fast-paced movement, it does get a tad confusing at times while dealing with multiple conflicts. The main problem is that there are so many problems that are thrown out to the main character Gerald, (Who the book deals with through age 3-17) that not not one is comnpletely resolved before another occurs. (I still have a few questions myself after reading) The characters are very believeable but the problems that happen and mostly when they do happen are the things that bring the book down. I would recommend the book to any teen wishing for some good, heartfelt, fast paced reading. I've seen a review that says the book deals with bulimia along with other issues... actually, it does not. It states that the character Angel throws up a lot but, that's mostly because she's so nervous around her father. Oh, and if the Author is out there... Hear me out... Ever since reading the end, I would like to see a sequel. I don't know about the rest of you but, I'd pick it up. (No, I haven't had a chance to read "Tears of a Tiger" yet, but I will be soon.) Thanks for hearing me out.
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