- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Mira Books (Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0778320820
- ISBN-13: 978-0778320821
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,108,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Me & Emma is a triumph... a remarkable story, told with vigour and truth and stunning revelations that remain with you long after you ve closed the cover. --Kathleen DeMarco, bestselling author of Cranberry Queen
Captivating. Haunting. You ll hit the last page and want to go back to the beginning. Elizabeth Flock is one to watch. --bookreporter.com
Deftly capturing the hidden thoughts of an emotionally bereft child, Flock s haunting second novel... is not soon forgotten. --Booklist --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Captivating. Haunting. You ll hit the last page and want to go back to the beginning. Elizabeth Flock is one to watch. --bookreporter.com
Deftly capturing the hidden thoughts of an emotionally bereft child, Flock s haunting second novel... is not soon forgotten. --Booklist --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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From critically acclaimed author Elizabeth Flock comes the unforgettable story of young Carrie Parker and her sister Emma. Narrated with the simplicity and unabashed honesty of a child s perspective, Me & Emma is a vivid portrayal of the heartbreaking loss of innocence, an indomitable spirit and incredible courage a story that will resonate with readers of all ages and experiences. Reminiscent of, and equal to, Alice Sebold s The Lovely Bones, Me & Emma is a story which will stay with readers forever. In many ways, Carrie Parker is like any other eight-year-old playing make believe, dreading school, dreaming of faraway places. But even her naively hopeful mind can t shut out the terrible realities of home or help her to 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 mother can t seem to see, let alone stop. After the sisters plans to run away from their impoverished North Carolina home unravel, Carrie s world soon takes a shocking turn with devastating results. In one shattering moment in the Parker sisters lives, a startling act of violence ultimately reveals a truth that leaves everyone reeling. By turns poignant, disarming and bittersweet, Me & Emma is the story of an endearingly precocious child and her determined fight to put the pieces of her fractured childhood back together.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A story of two sisters having to cope through the ordeal of their abusive stepfather and a momma who doesn't seem to care may at first strike you as an emotional and for some a painfull read.
But Elizabeth Flock choses to write this from the perspective of an eight year old girl Carrie Parker, and it is a talent that most deservely should be acknowledged. Although at times some concepts of this book seem almost cruel their are some beautiful lines from this little girl Carrie, that really made me laugh and you could imagine the same words coming from one of your own younger siblings. Elizabeth Flock effortlessly manages to reel you in with Carries story and relive some of our own childhood antics.
Men - do not be discouraged by the girlie cover or the fact it is about two sisters. The perspective in which this story is told is remarkable and you will find yourself smiling at some of the lines.
But Elizabeth Flock choses to write this from the perspective of an eight year old girl Carrie Parker, and it is a talent that most deservely should be acknowledged. Although at times some concepts of this book seem almost cruel their are some beautiful lines from this little girl Carrie, that really made me laugh and you could imagine the same words coming from one of your own younger siblings. Elizabeth Flock effortlessly manages to reel you in with Carries story and relive some of our own childhood antics.
Men - do not be discouraged by the girlie cover or the fact it is about two sisters. The perspective in which this story is told is remarkable and you will find yourself smiling at some of the lines.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was a great book, I have already loaned it to my daughter and then it'll do the rounds of my book group.
The narrator is 8 year old Carrie, who has to deal with a mother who has never really recovered from the death of her first husband, and Richard, the alcoholic, abusive stepfather.
6 year old Emma is Carrie's constant companion, without whom life would become intolerable.
They move from their hometown, where the local shopkeeper gives Carrie a job to keep her out of her home environment, to a village many miles away. Here Carrie befriends Mr Wilson, an elderly guy who teaches her to shoot tin cans.
As things deteriorate at home she spends more time with Mr Wilson and his three legged dog, Brownie.
Sadly many children find themselves in abusive situations, but what brought it home to me was that even the grandmother was unable or unwilling to help. Carrie only had Emma to rely on.
Don't be put off by the reference to abuse, although it hovers in the background throughout the book, it is not overplayed. The ending is brilliant and took me completely by surprise, but it made so much sense.
Buy this book, and then buy the one it's paired with; Twins by Marcy Dermansky, which is also excellent!
The narrator is 8 year old Carrie, who has to deal with a mother who has never really recovered from the death of her first husband, and Richard, the alcoholic, abusive stepfather.
6 year old Emma is Carrie's constant companion, without whom life would become intolerable.
They move from their hometown, where the local shopkeeper gives Carrie a job to keep her out of her home environment, to a village many miles away. Here Carrie befriends Mr Wilson, an elderly guy who teaches her to shoot tin cans.
As things deteriorate at home she spends more time with Mr Wilson and his three legged dog, Brownie.
Sadly many children find themselves in abusive situations, but what brought it home to me was that even the grandmother was unable or unwilling to help. Carrie only had Emma to rely on.
Don't be put off by the reference to abuse, although it hovers in the background throughout the book, it is not overplayed. The ending is brilliant and took me completely by surprise, but it made so much sense.
Buy this book, and then buy the one it's paired with; Twins by Marcy Dermansky, which is also excellent!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
"Tell me what's going on honey--" her voice is practically begging me to cry. "You can talk to me."
I gulp and say, "Nothing's going on ma'am."
"I've half a mind to come on out and talk to your parents."
This book was my introduction to Elizabeth Flock and I must say that I was not in the least disappointed. Fast paced, the author brings us into the lives of the Parkers and their two daughters Carrie and Emma. After the death of their dad, the Parkers are forced to live up to he expectations of their mum's new husband and stepfather Richard, a drunkard and control freak.
The story told through the eyes of eight year old Carrie the older of teh two, was for me heart breaking and sorrowful at times, but through it all the children remained daring and courageous, and kept you guessing what could possibly be the outcome of this dysfunctional family. It is impossible to read this book without being touched, but you will be more so when the book ends and you are shocked out of your wits. And that shocked is with a capital S. Nothing is ever what it seems.
Highly recommended!!
Reviewed by Heather Marshall Negahdar (SUGAR-CANE 05/09/06)
I gulp and say, "Nothing's going on ma'am."
"I've half a mind to come on out and talk to your parents."
This book was my introduction to Elizabeth Flock and I must say that I was not in the least disappointed. Fast paced, the author brings us into the lives of the Parkers and their two daughters Carrie and Emma. After the death of their dad, the Parkers are forced to live up to he expectations of their mum's new husband and stepfather Richard, a drunkard and control freak.
The story told through the eyes of eight year old Carrie the older of teh two, was for me heart breaking and sorrowful at times, but through it all the children remained daring and courageous, and kept you guessing what could possibly be the outcome of this dysfunctional family. It is impossible to read this book without being touched, but you will be more so when the book ends and you are shocked out of your wits. And that shocked is with a capital S. Nothing is ever what it seems.
Highly recommended!!
Reviewed by Heather Marshall Negahdar (SUGAR-CANE 05/09/06)
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Good read!
I bought this book on a whim because I fancied something new to read. It was a very emotional story with a surprising twist at the end! Read more
Published 11 days ago by Sophie!
Poor
Just couldnt get into this book, the dialogue i found really annoying, really wanted to like this because i had it recommended to me by friends who loved it, cant say i felt the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bluestar001
Heartbreaking
This is a heartbreaking story, told by 8 year old Carrie. Her mother has remarried following the death of Carrie's father, and her new stepfather Richard is a brute. Read more
Published on 2 May 2010 by Nicola
Fantastic!
Fantastic read! I wasn't sure whether I was going to like it or not as I wasn't sure where it was going, and the bit with "Emma" in Richard's room was quite upsetting. Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Rachel
"A big sister has to look out for a baby sister,"
In one word - heartbreaking! A warning though, it is a disturbing subject, so be prepared to feel uncomfortable. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by Little Miss Average
A great debut for Elizabeth Flock
Lovely writing style, very easy to read. I very quickly became absorbed in this book. I really felt for the young girl Carrie and her younger sister Emma. Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by Mel
A real heart breaking story
This is the first book I had read by this author and I think I'll be digging out some more.
The story follows 8 year old Carrie Parker, whose Dad is dead, her Mum neglects her... Read more
The story follows 8 year old Carrie Parker, whose Dad is dead, her Mum neglects her... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2009 by Mrs. S. Payne
Beautiful and heartbreaking - but don't read the synopsis at the back...
Carrie is a little girl with a very harsh reality: her daddy died, her mummy neglects her, her stepfather is aggressive and abusive, she doesn't have many friends and what's more,... Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2009 by titta
Fantastic book
This book is absolutely brilliant. It`s hauntingly sad, too. This little girl suffers so much in her young life, but, at least has her sister, Emma. Or does she? Read more
Published on 17 Jan 2008 by Someone
A future classic
From the first time you are introduced to Carrie, you are rooting for her. She is like every little girl you have ever known. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2006 by Mrs. A. Hunt
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