the girl who loved tom gordon by stephen king (preloved)

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is a psychological horror novel by Stephen King. It follows Trisha McFarland, a 9-year-old girl who becomes lost in the woods while hiking with her mother and brother. As she struggles to find her way out, Trisha’s only solace is her love for baseball player Tom Gordon, whom she imagines offering guidance and comfort in her time of need.

As she faces physical exhaustion, dehydration, and the growing fear of being pursued by a mysterious presence, Trisha’s imagination and determination keep her going. The novel explores themes of survival, isolation, and the power of the mind to endure in the face of overwhelming adversity. With its focus on a young girl’s inner strength, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is both a suspenseful thriller and a poignant coming-of-age story.