Description
Gilly Hopkins, a fiercely independent and often misunderstood foster child, arrives at her newest placement with a formidable arsenal of defenses, ready to take on the world. Her sharp wit and defiant spirit are her shields against a deep-seated loneliness and a longing for a true home. As she navigates the challenges of a new family and school, Gilly's carefully constructed walls begin to crumble, revealing a vulnerability she desperately tries to hide. This poignant story explores themes of belonging, family, and the transformative power of unconditional love, all told with Katherine Paterson's signature blend of humor and heartfelt emotion.
Available Editions
hardcover
Heinemann Educational Books - Secondary Division
Published Jun 14, 1996
148 pages
ISBN: 9780435124779
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Details
First Published
1978
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson.