- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Aladdin; Original edition (May 6 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1416954635
- ISBN-13: 978-1416954637
- Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 14 x 2.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 204 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,188,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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I walk up the back steps and then stand there, waiting for the goosebumps on my arms to go away. They don't. I almost don't go in. But then I think of Baby Ella. And Mom. I push open the door....
When twelve-year-old Hershey must run away with her mother to a women's shelter, she wonders how, among other things, she'll compete in the town talent show with her best friend, Phoebe; who will take care of her cat, Augustus Gloop; and if she'll survive being on a new bus route with her sworn enemy.
About the Author
Cecilia Galante received a B.A. in English from King's College, and an MFA in Creative Writing from Goddard College, Vermont. She lives in Kingston, PA with her husband and three children, and is a faculty member of the Graduate Creative Writing Department at Wilkes University.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for teens in safe shelters,
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This review is from: Hershey Herself (Paperback)
This book was a very easy read, and was entirely engaging. It gave a realistic portrayal of shelter life, and the dynamics between Hershey and her mother were intense, but true to life. Deals with abuse, shelter life, friendships, and coping behaviors. Excellent book - I plan on using it in my programming at the shelter I work at. Good for young teens.
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hershey Herself (Paperback)
Twelve-year-old Hershey lives with her mom, baby sister Ella, and her mother's boyfriend, Slade. Ever since Slade moved in with them, things have gone downhill for Hershey. First, it was just little things like the Job List, but it soon progressed into him being verbally abusive, until he became so mad that he threw a glass and almost blinded Hershey. But that's still not enough to convince Hershey's mom to leave him permanently.
Hershey finally comes up with a plan to make her mom leave him but it goes all wrong. Slade doesn't just yell and throw something, he hits Hershey's mom and threatens Hershey herself. Hershey's mom makes the decision to run away with Hershey and Ella and go to a battered woman's shelter. Once in the shelter, Hershey finds her worries shifting from practicing for the talent show with her best friend to staying away from Slade and worrying about Augustus Gloop. She also finds herself making unexpected friends with the other women in the shelter and, with their help, she discovers a hidden talent that may just help her win the talent show. Never before have I read a tween book that can use humor and make the reader laugh while dealing with such a tough topic, but Cecilia Galante does just that. The characters, the plot, and the setting are all very realistic to the point where you can feel yourself being pulled into the story. It's written in a way that everyone, whether they're ten, fourteen, or fifty-two, can relate and enjoy. If there's any book that should be required reading for seventh or eighth grade, it's this book. Reviewed by: Harmony
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Courtesy of Teens Read Too,
By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hershey Herself (Paperback)
Twelve-year-old Hershey lives with her mom, baby sister Ella, and her mother's boyfriend, Slade. Ever since Slade moved in with them, things have gone downhill for Hershey. First, it was just little things like the Job List, but it soon progressed into him being verbally abusive, until he became so mad that he threw a glass and almost blinded Hershey. But that's still not enough to convince Hershey's mom to leave him permanently.
Hershey finally comes up with a plan to make her mom leave him but it goes all wrong. Slade doesn't just yell and throw something, he hits Hershey's mom and threatens Hershey herself. Hershey's mom makes the decision to run away with Hershey and Ella and go to a battered woman's shelter. Once in the shelter, Hershey finds her worries shifting from practicing for the talent show with her best friend to staying away from Slade and worrying about Augustus Gloop. She also finds herself making unexpected friends with the other women in the shelter and, with their help, she discovers a hidden talent that may just help her win the talent show. Never before have I read a tween book that can use humor and make the reader laugh while dealing with such a tough topic, but Cecilia Galante does just that. The characters, the plot, and the setting are all very realistic to the point where you can feel yourself being pulled into the story. It's written in a way that everyone, whether they're ten, fourteen, or fifty-two, can relate and enjoy. If there's any book that should be required reading for seventh or eighth grade, it's this book. Reviewed by: Harmony 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hope for Hershey,
By Little Willow - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hershey Herself (Paperback)
Things Hershey Hollenback loves:
Her mom Her baby sister, Ella Her cat, Augustus Gloop Making lists in her journal Eating junk food (secretly) Things Hershey does not love: Her mother's boyfriend Slade Once, while having an argument with Hershey's mom, Slade threw a glass across the room. It shattered and a piece went into Hershey's eye. She had to have surgery and get glasses. Her mom swore she'd never go back to Slade - a promise she broke quickly when she learned she was having a baby. Now Ella is two years old and Hershey's going into eighth grade. After another big fight with Slade, their mother decides to move them into a women's shelter. Even though they aren't supposed to tell anyone where they are living, Hershey spills the beans to her best friend. She can't take Augustus to the shelter, so she begs Phoebe to cat-sit. Phoebe, who is a fantastic juggler and a great secret-keeper, is a little wary of cats, but she agrees to take him in - even though she has her own problems at home with her injured and thus currently off-work father. At the shelter, Hershey meets a wide array of women and families. They don't all get along, but they all chip in to keep the shelter safe and sound. Some of the women are hiding from their spouses or boyfriends. Some of the kids run wild. A few of the adults have hidden talents that they share with Hershey, including an elderly woman named Lupe who otherwise keeps to herself. As Lupe teaches Hershey how to play the piano, the young girl slowly learns to fill herself with music and with hope instead of with junk food. Because of this, she is able to hold her head up high when performing at the local talent show and when confronted by bullies at school and at home. Kudos to MiX for mixing it up and creating a line which tackles both serious and comedic but always realistic elements of life for tweens. Even more kudos to author Cecilia Galante for writing this story and tackling a subject which is often neglected in juvenile fiction. Galante's own experience with relationship abuse as an adult inspired her to write Hershey Herself. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Goes srtaight to the heart.,
By Roland A. Merullo Jr. "Alexandra Merullo" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hershey Herself (Paperback)
Looking for a book that is perfect for a rainy day? Time in a hammock under the sun? Entertainment in a waiting room? If so, this is the book for you. Cecelia Galante writes an incredible (there's no other word for it) book that will have you laughing, crying, and wondering along with Hershey Herself. Hershey finds her talent just in time to enter in the talent with a prize of 1,000 dollars to save her family and get them out of the battered woman's shelter. I recommend this book to all readers.
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