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Description
This book discusses stresses, such as family violence, painful breakups, bullying, or depression, that can lead to suicide, encouraging young people to seek help from a trusted adult and providing coping strategies.
Quick Summary
This book tackles the really tough stuff teens face like bullying, family problems, and heartbreak in a way that feels like talking to a trusted friend who actually gets it. Readers get real stories, practical tips, and the kind of honest talk about mental health that teens wish more adults would have with them. If You Were a Contractionr kid likes the gutsy, no-holds-barred approach of books like Thirteen Reasons Why but needs something written for a younger audience, this hits the mark. With a 6.7 AR level and middle grades plus rating, it is perfect for kids ages 10 to 14 in grades 5 through 8.