Realistic portrayal of abuse and recovery for authentic reader impact
Focus on resilience and self-determination empowers young readers
Moving story of friendship and found family strengthens community bonds
Engaging preteen protagonist drives emotional investment and empathy
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"...a story of hope, resilience, and the power of kindness." - Laurie Buchanan, award-winning author "This heartfelt, realistic novel . . . handles a serious topic with care." - Kirkus Review
Taking only what they can quickly pack, 11-year-old Mardella Houston and her mom flee from an abu