Cleopatra Kelly
Cleopatra Kelly by Ken McCoy, published by Piatkus in 2003, is a fiction saga that follows the life of a young girl navigating the challenges of her tumultuous upbringing. At just thirteen, Cleopatra dreams of escaping the oppressive environment created by her abusive step-father, Horace Womack. After her brother, Ant, flees to London, Cleo makes a bold decision to follow him, only to find herself in a reform school for girls after being discovered by the police. This edition spans 356 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a narrative that explores Cleopatra’s resilience as she seeks to overcome her painful past. While the reform school provides a temporary refuge, it also presents its own difficulties. Undeterred, Cleo makes another escape and attempts to embrace a more typical teenage life, working at the seaside with her friend Flo. As her brother’s business flourishes, it appears that their lives may finally be improving, but the shadow of Horace Womack looms large, suggesting that the struggle for a brighter future is far from over.
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Pretty and bright, Cleopatra Kelly dreams of a life without the shadow of fear cast by her abusive step-father, Horace Womack. Her beloved brother, Ant, flees to London, and a few weeks later, Cleo makes a daring escape and follows him there. However, Cleo is only thirteen, and is soon found by the police and sent to a reform school for girls. And whilst the school offers her a sanctuary from her step-father, life there is far from easy. Undaunted, Cleo escapes again, and, although she is wary of adults, she tries to put her painful childhood memories behind her and move on with her life. She gets a job at the seaside with her good friend Flo, and even starts to feel like a normal teenager and have some fun. Her brother’s building business is also doing well and it seems as if their fortunes really have changed for the better. But Horace Womack is not done with the Kelly family yet
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