The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

Main Characters and Their Development

• Trisha McFarland - a nine-year-old girl who gets lost in the woods during a family hike. She shows incredible resilience and resourcefulness to survive in the wild. Throughout the book, Trisha faces physical and psychological challenges that help her grow and strengthen her will. She finds solace in thoughts of her favorite baseball player, Tom Gordon, who becomes a symbol of hope and strength for her.
• Tom Gordon - a professional baseball player for the Boston Red Sox. Although he is not physically present in the book, his image and philosophy of the game have a significant impact on Trisha. He becomes an imaginary friend and mentor, helping her cope with difficulties.
• Pete McFarland - Trisha's older brother, who went on the hike with their mother and sister. His relationship with Trisha is not always smooth, but he cares about her and is worried about her disappearance.
• Trisha's Mother - a woman going through a divorce and trying to build a relationship with her children. She feels guilty about what happened to Trisha and does everything possible to find her.