Synopses & Reviews
- This is Elizabeth Flock's second title with Mira Books, following the critically acclaimed But Inside I'm Screaming (Mira Books, 9/03).
- Elizabeth Flock worked in print journalism for Time and People before becoming an on-air correspondent for CBS News.
Synopsis
Narrated with simplicity and unabashed honesty, Elizabeth Flock's critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling novel Me & Emma is a vivid portrayal of a child's indomitable spirit, her incredible courage and the heartbreaking loss of innocence In many ways, Carrie Parker is like any other eight-year-old--playing make-believe, going to school, dreaming of faraway places. But even in her imagination, she can't pretend away the hardships of her impoverished North Carolina home or protect her younger sister, Emma. As the big sister, Carrie is determined to do anything to keep Emma safe from a life of neglect and abuse at the hands of their drunken stepfather, Richard--abuse their momma can't seem to see, let alone stop. But after the sisters' plan to run away from home unravels, Carrie's world takes a shocking turn--and one shattering moment ultimately reveals a truth that leaves everyone reeling.
Synopsis
Me & Emma by Elizabeth Flock released on Feb 21, 2006 is available now for purchase.