When Dad Killed Mom - Couverture rigide

Lester, Julius

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0152163050 ISBN 13 : 9780152163051

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2001

Synopsis

Jenna and Jeremy knew their parents' marriage was in trouble. Mom and Dad didn't talk much, and when they did, they had to work really hard to be civil to each other. But no one could have predicted what would come next. The headline read, COLLEGE SHRINK KILLS WIFE, and suddenly everything changed. Now with Mom dead and Dad in jail, Jenna and Jeremy must re-create a life and a family of their own--somehow.

Award-winning author Julius Lester tells a heartbreaking story about domestic violence, its devastating effects on a family, and the resilient power of love.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Jenna and Jeremy knew their parents' marriage was in trouble. Mom and Dad didn't talk much, and when they did, they had to work really hard to be civil to each other. But no one could have predicted what would come next. The headline read, COLLEGE SHRINK KILLS WIFE, and suddenly everything changed. Now with Mom dead and Dad in jail, Jenna and Jeremy must re-create a life and a family of their own--somehow.

Award-winning author Julius Lester tells a heartbreaking story about domestic violence, its devastating effects on a family, and the resilient power of love.

Revue de presse

"Unerring authenticity. . . . [The book] is spot on."--Chicago Tribune

"Gripping."--VOYA

"A compelling story suffused with raw and honest emotion."--Kirkus Reviews

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0152163050
• ISBN 13: 9780152163051
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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