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Nasty Little Girl: A Heartbreaking Story Of Child Abuse
Nasty Little Girl
Seven year old Bethany suffers daily at the hands of her father and his new wife. Stripped of her clothes, food and any dignity. The abuse continues at school too but less shocking than what she receives at home. Those who should love and care for her only warp her mind into believing she is a nasty little girl.
This heartbreaking novella visits themes of sexual abuse and child abuse.
Warning: contains passages that some readers may find disturbing.
Seven year old Bethany suffers daily at the hands of her father and his new wife. Stripped of her clothes, food and any dignity. The abuse continues at school too but less shocking than what she receives at home. Those who should love and care for her only warp her mind into believing she is a nasty little girl.
This heartbreaking novella visits themes of sexual abuse and child abuse.
Warning: contains passages that some readers may find disturbing.
52 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 16, 2015
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September 1, 2019
Hard to read
Happy ending but some parts was hard . My dad never done what her dad did someone else that to me. That part of a mans body should never be forced in a mouth. Sad when it is. I will never understand why any one gets thrills out of abusing others. I know when I have pointed out abuse some think this is not abuse when done to some. Hard to explain.
Happy ending but some parts was hard . My dad never done what her dad did someone else that to me. That part of a mans body should never be forced in a mouth. Sad when it is. I will never understand why any one gets thrills out of abusing others. I know when I have pointed out abuse some think this is not abuse when done to some. Hard to explain.
August 24, 2018
I had a friend reach out and read this book after discussing the David Peltzer books and how our system needed work. I read it in less than two hours. It is very short and a very quick read. I wish there was more information. Not description of the torture or what Beth went through, but more of teacher, social worker, adults she had to come in contact with. Trying to comprehend how this child could be ignored for so long. I know the writing is to come from a Child's point of view and the missing knowledge and lack of interaction, flow with that point of view. But some chapters from an older Beth would have been nice.
Word of Caution: Some parts are very hard to read and a few paragraphs I personally had to skip over. There are also parts that made me angry with every fiber of my being. Not for young readers!
Word of Caution: Some parts are very hard to read and a few paragraphs I personally had to skip over. There are also parts that made me angry with every fiber of my being. Not for young readers!
April 10, 2020
Tear jerking story of survival and hope .the story tells of a confused little girl who's life is made miserable by the people who are ment to live and care for her
the story tells of a confused little girl who's life is made miserable by the people who are ment to love and care for her
the story tells of a confused little girl who's life is made miserable by the people who are ment to love and care for her
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May 28, 2021Not Cinderella
Very sad story of a young child who's life is turned into a nightmare after her mother died & she is placed with her biological father and his partner.
Very upsetting tale about the extremely cruel abuse she endured at their hands until one day...
A bit short though well told.
Very sad story of a young child who's life is turned into a nightmare after her mother died & she is placed with her biological father and his partner.
Very upsetting tale about the extremely cruel abuse she endured at their hands until one day...
A bit short though well told.
July 14, 2017
Awesome book read it in one day sorry what some person or kids go through. .......
Awesome book read it in one day sorry what some person or kids go through. .......
Loved the book .....
Awesome book read it in one day sorry what some person or kids go through. .......
Loved the book .....
January 15, 2023
couldn’t put it down
Thank you for sharing your story. Some parts of this book made me sit back and think how can anyone do these things to a child. But in doing so it highlights the suffering children face.
Glad I read and would recommend
Thank you for sharing your story. Some parts of this book made me sit back and think how can anyone do these things to a child. But in doing so it highlights the suffering children face.
Glad I read and would recommend
October 1, 2017
My opinion
It was good, and lovely ending. It could have been longer. What happened to her dad and stepmom? And who sent the letter to her dad from the school?
It was good, and lovely ending. It could have been longer. What happened to her dad and stepmom? And who sent the letter to her dad from the school?
December 28, 2017
An interesting read
The book has tragic turns, but my main complaint is that the author leaves you with little to go on in the end.
The book has tragic turns, but my main complaint is that the author leaves you with little to go on in the end.
January 18, 2018
Great book
Quick read and here is just some words to fit the minimum requirement for the word count on amazon fuck
Quick read and here is just some words to fit the minimum requirement for the word count on amazon fuck
September 15, 2018
Wow
This book is a eye opener on how the system fails . This book was well written but it angered me on so many different levels
This book is a eye opener on how the system fails . This book was well written but it angered me on so many different levels
July 15, 2020
Heartbreaking
Short book but it is heartbreaking.
It is sad but has a good ending.
No child deserves to live like this
Short book but it is heartbreaking.
It is sad but has a good ending.
No child deserves to live like this
August 15, 2020
A good read
It was a very good story line the only thing was it wasn't long enough , I thought a lot of detail was missing
It was a very good story line the only thing was it wasn't long enough , I thought a lot of detail was missing
May 10, 2021
Love a true story will make u cry thank goodness we have kind people in the world
July 28, 2016
Nasty Little Girl by B C Monahan is a novella with great insights into the psychological effects on abused children and the lies they get fed to prevent them from telling.
Well written story, from the perspective of seven year old Bethany. Forced to live with her Father and his new wife Linda, Bethany is stripped of her clothes, food and made to believe that she is worthless.
Sent to school with an empty lunch box and dirty clothing, she is an easy target for bullies. She dares not to speak out about the treatment at home as she believes the authorities are looking to punish her for being bad.
The scenes created are very vivid as Bethany explains to the reader, the reason her lunch box is empty is she has allergies and can’t eat very much. Water is expensive and if she wasn’t so bad and greedy, she would be treated differently.
Bethany learns to believe that she doesn’t deserve clean clothing and nice things.
The feeling of being undeserving was a key theme through out the book and I could really relate to it. So many victims of abuse deny themselves small luxuries and find it hard to take care of their bodies. Long after the abuser has left, that impact of being ‘bad’ can stay.
Well written story, from the perspective of seven year old Bethany. Forced to live with her Father and his new wife Linda, Bethany is stripped of her clothes, food and made to believe that she is worthless.
Sent to school with an empty lunch box and dirty clothing, she is an easy target for bullies. She dares not to speak out about the treatment at home as she believes the authorities are looking to punish her for being bad.
The scenes created are very vivid as Bethany explains to the reader, the reason her lunch box is empty is she has allergies and can’t eat very much. Water is expensive and if she wasn’t so bad and greedy, she would be treated differently.
Bethany learns to believe that she doesn’t deserve clean clothing and nice things.
The feeling of being undeserving was a key theme through out the book and I could really relate to it. So many victims of abuse deny themselves small luxuries and find it hard to take care of their bodies. Long after the abuser has left, that impact of being ‘bad’ can stay.
January 8, 2017
Great book.
After the last two books I read I was feeling disappointed, and thinking of writing my own book, but this one is really good. I was actually shocked by some of the things I read. I would definitely recommend reading this book.
After the last two books I read I was feeling disappointed, and thinking of writing my own book, but this one is really good. I was actually shocked by some of the things I read. I would definitely recommend reading this book.
May 31, 2015
Sad
This book is sad until the end of the book. She is tormented by her dad and his wife sick people
This book is sad until the end of the book. She is tormented by her dad and his wife sick people
July 10, 2015
Too short
Good book but jumped around and was to short. What happened to Beth's dad and Linda? A lot of important things were left out. Sad story.
Good book but jumped around and was to short. What happened to Beth's dad and Linda? A lot of important things were left out. Sad story.
October 2, 2015
poor kid :(
January 2, 2016
Good read
Well written, easy read that tugs at your heart. Describes abuse without going into the horrific details that would leave you with nightmares. Definitely recommend it.
Well written, easy read that tugs at your heart. Describes abuse without going into the horrific details that would leave you with nightmares. Definitely recommend it.
January 30, 2016
A BRILLIANT STORY OF A VERY THOUGHTFUL GIRL
A very good story with a very happy ending .ITS A REAL SHAME WHAT THIS LITTLE GIRL HAD TO ENDURE
A very good story with a very happy ending .ITS A REAL SHAME WHAT THIS LITTLE GIRL HAD TO ENDURE
March 10, 2016
started reading this, this morning & just finished it now . another fab read . poor girl don't know how people can be so cruel
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