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Description
Seventeen-year-old Matthew narrates this story about his childhood attempts to protect his younger sisters from their emotionally and physically abusive mother. The novel follows the family as Matthew desperately seeks help from relatives, neighbors, and authorities while struggling to find a way to escape his mother's control. Through his perspective, readers witness the fear, determination, and resourcefulness of children trapped in an abusive household.
Quick Summary
Matthew tells his harrowing story from a teenager's viewpoint, pulling readers into his desperate mission to protect his sisters and create a plan to escape their mother's control. The book pulses with tension and sibling loyalty as readers race alongside Matthew, wondering if his risky schemes will succeed or land everyone in even bigger danger. If your kid loves emotionally intense stories like "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson or "The Absolutely True Diary of a Minecraft Creeper: Creeper Life a Minecraft Creeper: Creeper Life Part-Time Indian," they'll be completely hooked. This novel is perfect for students in grades 9 through 12 who want a fast-paced, emotionally charged read that tackles tough family issues with raw honesty.