Ellen Foster:
Kaye Gibbons By:Hailey Alvarez
Book Summary
Knowing not to make yourself at home was a instinct for 11 year old Ellen Foster.After her mother died, Ellen runs from her home and her abusive father. Ellen goes from house to house longing for a home.
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Riding Dolphin
Ellen rides "her" horse at her new mamas house
Movie:
Made in 1997, the book inspired John Erman to create a movie for this wonderful book
Driving to mamas funeral
Ellen, her aunt,cousin, dad and the driver ride to Ellen's mamas funeral
The New York Times read this book!
"Filled with lively humor, compassion and integrity... Ellen Foster may be the most trustworthy character in recent fiction."
-Alice Hoffman
Quote:
"My aunt is so glad to be out of the colored town.She unlocks her door now because she feels safe"(Gibbons 19).
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