Overview
After accepting a ride home, sixteen-year-old EmmaKennedy is raped by a boy from school. But handsome,popular Ross Schroeder tells everyone the sex was consensual,and Emma is immediately branded as a slut. Even Emma’s bestfriend, Jen, doesn’t believe Emma’s version of events. In fact,she is angry with Emma because she feels betrayed. After all,she liked Ross fi rst.But when Ross starts showing interest in Jen, Emmaknows she will have to fi nd a way to get Jen to believe that shereally is in grave danger.Before it’s too late
Full Product Details
Author: Kristin Butcher
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers,Canada
Imprint: Orca Book Publishers,Canada
Dimensions:
Width: 10.80cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 17.80cm
Weight: 0.120kg
ISBN: 9781459820555
ISBN 10: 145982055
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 October 2019
Recommended Age: From 12 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
An emotional, positive #MeToo story for reluctant readers. -- Kirkus Reviews The plot is fast-paced and engaging, something that young readers will enjoy. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials [It] isn't a pretty book, but it's an important one. Tackling such a complex and serious issue in such a short novel format is challenging, but Kristin Butcher does a wonderful job of it. Her story is clear, concise, sensitive, and informative. -- The Ormsby Reivew It is well written and will absorb readers. The book sensitively discusses difficult topics such as rape and teen pregnancy as well as friendship and honesty that adolescents may face, and it may help them through difficult times. -- Must Read Literature: K thru YA
[It] isn't a pretty book, but it's an important one. Tackling such a complex and serious issue in such a short novel format is challenging, but Kristin Butcher does a wonderful job of it. Her story is clear, concise, sensitive, and informative. --The Ormsby Reivew An emotional, positive #MeToo story for reluctant readers. --Kirkus Reviews The plot is fast-paced and engaging, something that young readers will enjoy. --CM: Canadian Review of Materials
[It] isn't a pretty book, but it's an important one. Tackling such a complex and serious issue in such a short novel format is challenging, but Kristin Butcher does a wonderful job of it. Her story is clear, concise, sensitive, and informative. -- The Ormsby Reivew It is well written and will absorb readers. The book sensitively discusses difficult topics such as rape and teen pregnancy as well as friendship and honesty that adolescents may face, and it may help them through difficult times. -- Must Read Literature: K thru YA An emotional, positive #MeToo story for reluctant readers.-- Kirkus Reviews The plot is fast-paced and engaging, something that young readers will enjoy.-- CM: Canadian Review of Materials
An emotional, positive #MeToo story for reluctant readers. --Kirkus Reviews The plot is fast-paced and engaging, something that young readers will enjoy. --CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Author Information
Kristin Butcher is the author of several books for young readers, including The Trouble with Liberty and The Hemingway Tradition in the Orca Soundings collection. Kristin lives in Campbell River, British Columbia.
