Molly and the Muslim Stick Tapa blanda - 2008

Paperback. Very Good.

Macmillan Caribbean. Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 02/22/2008

Oxford: Macmillan Caribbean, May 2008. Trade Paperback. First Edition / full number line. As New. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. No remainder mark. iv + 179 pages.
Most of Molly and the Muslim Stick is set in England, and spans the first half of the twentieth century and a little beyond. The story focuses on Molly Harris (Anglo-Brit), a victim of sexual abuse who tries to heal herself of the physical and mental effects of her abuse. When Molly is finally settled into a teaching career in a working class town, and has found a way to bring order to her very disordered life, an illegal immigrant from Guiana shows up on her doorstep. She takes him in, gives him a bath, powders him, clothes him in a dress, sticks a pipe in his mouth, places him on a sofa, and names him Om. He remains in her home, never developing social skills to function outside of it--his most coherent way of communicating with Molly is by emitting scents (of fear, of anger, etc.)--as part servant, part exotic exhibit… Leer más

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.