The True Colors of Caitlynne Jackson

by Carol Lynch Williams

Book Overview

Caity and her sister Kara get along pretty well, considering their home life. By sticking together and staying out of their mother's way, they manage to make it to school on time, get meals together,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440412358
• ISBN13: 9780440412359
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Yearling Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

The True Colors of A Vibrant Book

I opened to the first page of this book and became twelve year old Caitlynne Jackson. I wasn't a character in a book; I was a flesh and blood seventh grader with real feelings and real experiences. I was just like any other seventh grader, looking for acceptance among my peers and fumbling though my first "real" relationship with a boy. But something was dangerously different. Instead of having a mother whom I could talk to and relate to, I was a statistic - one of the thousand of silent children who spent my days dodging harsh blows to both my flesh and my self esteem. I was a victim of verbal and physical abuse myself as I struggled to protect my younger sister, Cara. When things spiraled out of control, I still tried to be the competent one, the one taking care of the details while Cara got to be the kid. Except I couldn't always keep her safe - couldn't always be there when things went bump in the night. And then, the difficult decision and learning to trust. This is not a story about a little girl. Carol William's characters are flesh and blood children with whom all of us can relate.

The Best Book Ever!

This is the best book I've ever read, And I have read a lot of books. This book is about family, love, and hard times. Two sisters trying to keep away from there mom during her horrible fits, which usally lead to bruises and pain. The mother leaves the children at one point, and the children start running out of food and the bills are unbelievable! They can't do anything about it. This is such a wonderful book! You really should read it. It's a powerful book! But still it's definatly the BEST book I have EVER read!

I Couldn't Put It Down!!!!!

I Started Reading This Book Just Today, like around maybe 11:00 in the morning. I Couldnt Put It down Until I finished It Around 4:00 pm!!!!!! It Was Soooooooooooooo Good! I hope there is a sequel to it cause It was very intresting!!!!! Also, Carol Lynch Williams's Other Books are good too! I Started and Finished One of her Other Books Just yesterday! One I had Read Before too!!!!! It Just Goes To Show that her books are always intresting no matter how many times you read them! I definetly want to start a colection of her books to give to my kids (When I Even Have Kids)!!!!!!! This book is also good for any age too!!! I am almost 16 and Still Loved This Book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any one who needs a good book, This is it!!! I recomend it to anyone even if they dont like reading!!!!! Read It And You Will See What I Mean!!!!!!

"Caitlyn Jackson" will touch you

When I read this book in 1997, I didn't know that I'd still be thinking about it 2 years later. The story is a powerful one. Will their mother return? And, if not, will Caitlyn be able to handle it? This book is a real page turner that will keep you reading all night (and thinking about it for a long time). Definitely a must read!!!

Riviting! Page Turner!

When I first looked at this book I saw that it wasn't very thick but as I read the synopsis I really wanted to read this book. I really enjoyed the content and the way that it was written. Everyone should read this book!