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Summary: Don't Hurt Laurie
Review: Over the summer I read a book called Don't Hurt Laurie by Willo Davis Roberts and the illustrations are by Ruth Sanderson. This book takes place at Laurie's home. This novel is one of my favorite books that I know of so far. Some of the characters throughout the story are her father, her brother, and her mother Annabelle. Many interesting things happen throughout this book.
My favorite part of this book is when Laurie stands up for herself one day because Annabelle her mother goes way too far with Laurie. She bosses her around and beats her, and also cuts her on purpose. However Laurie is finally desperate enough to do something to save herself, however her mother physically abuses her. Will she escape, and will anyone believe her story, if you want to find out pick this book up and start reading it.
I did like this novel because it was very interesting, and the author puts you into the book it makes you want to read it more and more. The kind of reader that would like this book are people that are physical abused by someone in their family or a friend, and I would recommend this book because it was very enjoyable to read and I hope you will think so too. This book is important because it tells you how people feel if they are abused by someone or their parents. However it also tells you how people feel when you get abused. However it tells you that you should go tell someone what is happening to you, because after you tell someone you will feel very confident of yourself, and you won't have to worry at all anymore of what is going to happen next
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Summary: I read it in 3rd grade and I still remember it, I'm 20!!
Review: The book was so powerful that I can still remember it 12 yrs later. It described in such detail the pain that this poor child felt and yet it did it in a way that was very easy to understand. This book is by far one of the best books that a child could ever read on child abuse and gain a complete knowledge and understanding of such a horrible thing. EXCELLENT!!!!!
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Summary: A girl and her mom's abnormal relationship of abuse.
Review: This book is one of my favorite! It talks about two kinds of relationships. One of Laurie and her mother. Laurie's mother Annabell can't controll her actions of abuse and so Laurie misses out on a real mother-daughter relationship. And the second is of how Laurie misses out on friendship because her mother won't let her. If you want to know Laurie does find a true friend.Her step-brother and a neighbor boy George. This was a real tear-jerker so always have a box of tissues
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Summary: A Wonderful book!
Review: This book is very detailed and describes the hurt and desolation felt by and abuse child. Laurie's mother, Anabelle, is constantly abusing her daughter, Laurie. She hits her and throws brtcher knives at her. Every time Laurie makes a friend, or someone working at the hospital recognizes her, Anabelle uproots herself, Laurie, her husband and Laurie's stepbrother and sister, and moves them. Laurie is frightned and since whenever she is hurt by her mother, it is blamed on her "clumsyness" she is afraid to tell for fear that no one will believe her. Then Anabelle almost kills her. Will Laurie find the courage to tell the truth?
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Summary: Touching! Detailed, straight from the heart, realistic text.
Review: This book is wonderful! It is exciting, realistic, and written in a sensitive, detailed way that touches your heart. It made me cry. For those who do not like sad books, I would not recommend this book, although it has a happy ending. It is a story about Laurie, a girl whose father left her when she was young. Her mother has not a motherly bone in her, and is cruel to Laurie and physically abuses her. Worst of all is, since they live only with her mother's new husband, who is often away and his kids, no one knows, or cares. Everytime Laurie makes friends, or someone at the hospital recognizes her, her mother moves them. She doesn't want Laurie to get close enough to anybody to tell them the awful secret. Then one day, Laurie's mom goes too far, and she is forced to tell someone. But can that someone really make a difference in Laurie's horrible life? I loved this book, because it is touching, realistic, and it has a plot, not an adventurous story or a murder, just a simple story, with something that could and does happen.
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Summary: I loved this book
Review: This book let me know how serious child abuse really is. I think all kids should read this so that they can know about child abuse. THIS BOOK IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: A real story
Review: This is a great book! It's a really good story about a girl being abused. It may seem like a sad or depressing book, but it's not. Not at all! It show's how she understandes her mom and goes on with her life.
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Summary: an inspiration
Review: This is an excellent book to help children understand the reality of abuse. That it is not their fault. They don't deserve it, and most of all there is a way out.
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Summary: Great Book, but very sad
Review: THis is one of my favorite books. Actually it is my 2nd favorite. I just got finished reading it. I cryed it is very sad but like I said this is a great book I recommend it very much so If you are looking for a good book this is it even though it may be a tearjerker.
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Summary: Pretty Good
Review: What a wonderful book to show children suffering from abuse that they aren't alone. 11 year old Laurie lives with her abusive mother, Annabelle, who makes Laurie feel as if she has to make excuses and lie for all of her 'accidents' in which her mother causes. Laurie endures more abuse than she can handle, but finds solace in a dog she 'adopts.' She hides this dog and cares for it, as it provides one of her only sources of safty and happiness. When Annabelle attacks the dog, things change. This book should be in every school library, and every media specialist should be familiar with it. A child who is going through what Laurie goes through might be more inclined to talk knowing that they are not alone.
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