
by Joan Marshall - Tuesday May 13 2008 10:59 am
Posted in: Reviews, Staff Pick
The glass shards of child abuse scatter sharply in Matt's path as he valiantly tries to protect his two younger sisters from their vicious, unpredictable mother. Nikki is not only neglectful, she is also dangerous in her need for extreme excitement. A true sociopath, she stalks and hurts other adults who support her children. Matt, Callie and Emmy do survive, partly due to the help of people who commit themselves to the children, but also because of Matt's determination, resilience and love for his sisters. This compelling story will inspire adults to redouble their efforts to be attentive to all children, and it will also reassure teens that the eggshells they walk on daily can be crushed.
Rules Of Survival - young adult softcoverBy Nancy Werlin - $7.99
For Matt and his sisters, life with their cruel, vicious mother is a day-to-day struggle for survival. But then Matt witnesses Murdoch coming to a child's rescue in a convenience store, and for the...
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