Lullabies for Little Criminals
by "Heather ONeill"
Lullabies for Little Criminals by "Heather ONeill" holds a well received rating of 3.95 out of 5, based on 14.5K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 330 pages.
About Lullabies for Little Criminals
A gritty, heart-wrenching novel about bruised innocence on the city's feral streets—the remarkable debut of a stunning literary talentHeather O'Neill dazzles with a first novel of extraordinary prescience and power, a subtly understated yet searingly effective story of a young life on the streets—and the strength, wits, and luck necessary for survival.At thirteen, Baby vacillates between childhood comforts and adult temptation: still young enough to drag her dolls around in a vinyl suitcase yet old enough to know more than she should about urban cruelties. Motherless, she lives with her father, Jules, who takes better care of his heroin habit than he does of his daughter. Baby's gift is a genius for spinning stories and for cherishing the small crumbs of happiness that fall into her lap. But her blossoming beauty has captured the attention of a charismatic and dangerous local pimp who runs an army of sad, slavishly devoted girls—a volatile situation even the normally oblivious Jules cannot ignore. And when an escape disguised as betrayal threatens to crush Baby's spirit, she will ultimately realize that the power of salvation rests in her hands alone.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | "Heather ONeill" |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 330 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult |
| Average Rating | 3.95 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,535 |
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What genre is Lullabies for Little Criminals?
Lullabies for Little Criminals is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Young Adult.
Is Lullabies for Little Criminals worth reading?
Based on 14.5K reader ratings, Lullabies for Little Criminals has an average score of 3.95 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Lullabies for Little Criminals?
Lullabies for Little Criminals has 330 pages.
Who wrote Lullabies for Little Criminals?
Lullabies for Little Criminals was written by "Heather ONeill". It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for Lullabies for Little Criminals?
The ISBN-13 for Lullabies for Little Criminals is 9780060875080.0.
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