Abuse (YA)

  • A Step from Heaven, by An Na.
  • America by E.R. Frank.
  • Carolyn Coman's two books
  • Chris Crutcher's work
  • Crosses by Shelley Stoehr
  • Cut
  • David Pelzer's books.
  • Don't Hurt Laurie by Willo Davis Roberts
  • Forged by Fire by Sharon Draper deals with both sexual and physical abuse but it does offer a hopeful ending.
  • HATE YOU by McNamee
  • HOW TO BE A REAL PERSON (IN JUST ONE DAY)by Sally Warner has a really good book about the 12-year-old daughter of a mentally ill, neglectful mother for slightly younger readers
  • I HADN'T MEANT TO TELL YOU THIS by Woodson
  • Saint Jude by Dawn Wilson. It takes place in a home for teens with mental illnesses. The main character is bipolar and has a cutting problem.
  • Summer of my German Soldier.
  • The 3 NB's of Julian Drew
  • THE TRUE COLORS OF CAITLYNNE JACKSON by Carol Williams.
  • When Kambia Elaine Flew in From Neptune by Lori Aurelia Williams deals with abuse and features a supportive friend and extended family.
  • YOU DON'T KNOW ME by David Klass
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