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Author
Series
The diaries volume 3
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2015
Physical Desc
369 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Volunteering with a support group for children affected by domestic violence, forensic psychologist Claire Britten, aided by partner Nick Markwood, investigates a suspicious death at a wildlife sanctuary, only to be confronted by an attack that is too close to home.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First North American edition.
Physical Desc
273 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the author's harrowing upbringing by fanatic parents, who raised her in isolation through traumatic disciplinary exercises designed to "eliminate weakness," and recounts how she eventually escaped with the help of an outsider.
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Formats
Description
The author describes how she was held hostage for eighteen years by registered sex offender Phillip Garrido, who sexually abused her and fathered her two children, and how she was finally found by authorities.
Author
Series
The diaries volume 2
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
While accompanying her father during his inspection of the Foxworth property for a prospective buyer, Kristin Masterwood finds Christopher Dollanganger's diary.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Left on the train platform of some strange village, eight-year-old Saffron Faith Anders is certain her father will return shortly, just like he promised. She holds out hope as the hour grows late and the station sets to close. She clings to her suitcase like a life raft. When a peculiar old woman carrying a large umbrella approaches and inquires about her situation, Saffron doesn't immediately trust the imposing do-gooder, but eventually does agree...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Language
English
Description
An investigative journalist details the disturbing case of Louise and David Turpin, who outwardly displayed a picture of domestic bliss, but in reality perpetrated shocking abuse, including isolation, torture, and near starvation on their thirteen children.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The spellbinding story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hitchhiked to Alaska, walked into the wilderness alone, and starved to death in 1992, fascinated not just New York Times bestselling author Jon Krakauer, but also the rest of the nation. Krakauer's book, Into the Wild, became an international bestseller, translated into thirty-one languages, and Sean Penn's inspirational film by the same name further skyrocketed Chris McCandless...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st Atria Books hardcover ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Formats
Description
Traces the author's experiences as an illegal child immigrant, describing her father's violent alcoholism, her efforts to obtain a higher education, and the inspiration of Latina authors.
Author
Publisher
Harlequin Teen
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 19
Physical Desc
474 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Growing up, Mallory "Mouse" Dodge learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. After she escaped her terrifying childhood and spent years being homeschooled by loving adoptive parents, she is starting her senior year at a public high school. The first day, she runs into Rider Stark, the friend and protector from her childhood, and Mallory realizes that their bond never really faded. But as Rider's life spirals out of control, Mallory faces...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
390 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Art school is Skye's ticket out; all she has to do is survive her senior year, not get too drunk at parties, and be there for her little sister, Emma. Then her mom's ex-boyfriend slithers his way back into her family. They have no idea about the dark secrets about him -- and Skye never thought she would have to face him again. After years of hiding her past, she must protect her sister from the monster in their midst. -- adapted from jacket