Synopses & Reviews
Jenna and Jeremy knew their parents' marriage was in trouble. But no one could have predicted what would come next. Now with Mom dead and Dad in jail, Jenna and Jeremy must re-create a family of their own. But each guards a secret that could send their fragile new lives into a tailspin.
Newbery Honor winner Julius Lester paints a dramatic portrait of a family forced to confront the unimaginable.
Review
"...Lester's exploration of the children's complicated mix of feelings especially Jenna's awakening sense of sexuality in the midst of sorting out her parents problems is subtly and credibly done." Publishers Weekly
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"[A] tad too gothic...but the kids' feelings seem realistically complex, and the story ends on a reassuring, credible note." Booklist
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"Overall the book was written very well, but it was somewhat disturbing." VOYA
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"The conclusion is believable. It is believable because Lester is such a fine and caring writer." Children's Literature
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"Not a cheerful read, but an engrossing story." KLIATT
Synopsis
In a heartbreaking story about domestic violence, two teenagers must deal with what happens when their father kills their mother.
Synopsis
Award-winning author Julius Lester tells a heartbreaking story about the devastating effects of domestic violence.
About the Author
Julius Lester is the author of more than twenty books for young readers. He writes and teaches in western Massachusetts.