FORGED BY FIRE

Draper, Sharon M.

ISBN 10: 0780779134 ISBN 13: 9780780779136

Publisher: Perfection Learning Prebound, 1998

Synopsis

Will Gerald find the courage to stand up to his stepfather?

When his loving aunt dies, Gerald suddenly is thrust into a new home filled with anger and abuse. A brutal stepfather with a flaming temper and an evil secret makes Gerald miserable, and the only light in his grim life is Angel, his young stepsister. Gerald and Angel grow close as he strives to protect her from Jordan, his abusive stepfather, and from their substance-addicted mother. But Gerald learns, painfully, that his post can't be extinguished, and that he must be strong enough to face Jordan in a final confrontation, once and for all...

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Review

"Draper creates believable and important heroes for teenage boys--those who are forged from adversity, only to burn more brightly and courageous."

"With non-stop excitement, this is well-written, easy to read, and possibly an inspiration for anyone trapped in family situations involving child abuse or domestic violence."

About the Author

Sharon M. Draper is a New York Times bestselling author and recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. She has received the Coretta Scott King Award for both Copper Sun and Forged by Fire, and was most recently awarded the Charlotte Huck Award for Stella by Starlight. Her Out of My Mind has won multiple awards and was a New York Times bestseller for over three years. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she taught high school English for twenty-five years and was named National Teacher of the Year. Visit her at SharonDraper.com.

Edition details

• Publisher: Perfection Learning Prebound
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0780779134
• ISBN 13: 9780780779136
• Binding: Library Binding