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Summary

The novel "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" tells the story of a nine-year-old girl named Trisha McFarland, who gets lost in the woods during a hike with her mother and brother. Left alone, she tries to find her way home, relying on her knowledge and imagination. Trisha carries a radio with her and listens to broadcasts of baseball games featuring her favorite player, Tom Gordon. This helps her maintain hope and courage in her struggle against nature and her own fears. As the days pass, Trisha faces various dangers, including hunger, thirst, and wild animals, but she continues to move forward, inspired by thoughts of Tom Gordon and her family.