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Mary K. Pershall

    March 14, 1951

    Drawing endless inspiration from her ongoing career as a teacher, Mary K. Pershall writes for late primary and early high school students. Her work often delves into the supernatural, exploring themes of reluctant heroism and the universal desire for a normal life amidst extraordinary circumstances. Through her reluctant hero Ruby Clair, who sees ghosts and longs for normalcy, Pershall examines the tension between expectation and reality. Her engaging and accessible style makes her a compelling choice for young readers seeking thrilling yet relatable narratives.

    Mary K. Pershall
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    Gorgeous Girl
    • 2018

      Gorgeous Girl

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.8(20)Add rating

      'The only way to comprehend this tragic story of mine is to write it.' On the 10th of February 2017, there was a sentencing hearing for murder in the Victorian Supreme Court. The young woman in the dock, who sat quietly with her hands in her lap, had perfect skin and light-brown hair tied back as neatly as a private school prefect's. When the judge asked her to confirm her plea, the young woman answered in a clear and polite voice. 'Guilty, your Honour.' That killer is Mary K. Pershall's beloved daughter Anna. She is twenty-eight years old, tall and beautiful, with an effervescent wit and a university degree in psychology. She also hears the voices of demons. After Anna finished uni, she just could not meet the demands of adulthood, and the voices became overwhelming. She attempted to silence them with alcohol and weed, with the abuse of her prescribed medication, and with ice. But the evil howling would not stop. Award-winning author Mary K. Pershall brings a unique and insightful perspective to a story that is at once devastating and uplifting, and proves that a mother's love - even in its darkest hour - can shed light and provide hope to families in crisis.

      Gorgeous Girl