Books like Gillyflower by Ellen Howard
Ellen Howard’s Gillyflower follows a girl tormented by sexual abuse from her father and driven by a fierce love for her younger sister. Facing profound fear and isolation, she must summon the courage to confide in someone and seek help, while navigating the painful complexities of family, trust, and resilience.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ellen Howard
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