The Nightmares
Poor Gypsy wakes up many nights with terrible nightmares about an animal lying in a pool of blood. Fortunately for Gypsy, this terrible experience is always met by her mother coming in to soothe an...
Gypsy's Hair
From the very beginning of the book, Gypsy's hair is described as this long, luscious wonder. Her whole family appears invested in its growth, with her Granny and mother telling her when to wash it...
Blind Benny's Eyes
Blind Benny is a man who wanders around Coal Station at night because people are too horrified by the sight of his eyes during the daytime. Even Gypsy has a hard time the first time she sees them c...