Written by Nancy Werlin
Published by Dial books/ Penguin Group 2006
Genre: Chapter book, Realistic Fiction
Theme:Family Relationships, Child Abuse,, Survival
Summary: This book deals with a very difficult topic, child abuse. Matt, a thirteen year old boy and his step-sister Callie spend parts of their childhood trying to protect their youngest sister Emmy from their abusive mother. While the children attempts to stay strong and find strength in one another, Nikki their mother constantly make their lives unbearable. Can they receive the help they need? Who should they turn to for help when the adults around them choose to ignore their plight?
Book usage: This book should be read by older children or adults. Read it during individual reading times.
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