The Hapless Child Kay Gabriel Told from Noel's perspective with

Told from Noel's perspective with humor and empathy

"—Rob Clough

has her eye on an acquaintance from the gym

nonfiction comics drawn by more than 60 female cartoonists from around the world

which makes her feel like no one at all

The Hapless Child Kay Gabriel Told from Noel's perspective withBy Edward Gorey. Published by Pomegranate. Hardcover, 64 pages, B&W, 1989 (Originally published 1961) This mournful tale of petite Charlotte Sophias catastrophic short life is classic Edward Gorey. Orphaned, the poor child is bullied by schoolmates and ruffians alike, surviving only by the skin of her baby teeth. Even her doll suffers a gruesome end. The Hapless Child is widely regarded as one of Goreys best books: you will enjoy weeping for Charlotte