About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is exploring complex social issues, processing profound systemic neglect, or trying to understand the disconnect between clinical facts and emotional truth. This starkly written novel follows thirteen-year-old Linda as she provides a deposition-like account of her life to a social worker. Through her detached and matter-of-fact narration, she reveals a history of parental instability, sexual abuse, and a witnessed murder. While the subject matter is intense and deeply tragic, the book serves as a powerful catalyst for discussions about consent, the failure of adult protection, and the way trauma can numb a young person's voice. It is most appropriate for mature high schoolers who can handle a narrative that offers realism rather than easy comfort.
