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![Lessons From A Dead Girl Candlewick Press From the Publisher: “An unflinching story of a troubled friendship -- and one girl’s struggle to come to terms with secrets and shame and find her own power to heal.” Reviews: “A razor-sharp examination of friendship, abuse and secrets.” –Kirkus “[Readers will] be riveted by this haunting story of a girl’s journey to understanding, which culminates in a final lesson from her old friend: ‘The truth belongs to you.” –Booklist “The concise, clear style of this short novel belies the sophistication of it’s subject matter. Knowles sheds valuable light on the long-term emotional impact of child abuse and the roots of sexual abuse among peers.” –School Library Journal Awards: The Pen New England Children's Book Disovery Award A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age A YALSA Popular Paperback for Young Adults A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers A Gold Star Award for Excellence from TeensReadToo.com A Georgia Peach Book Award Nominee for 2009-2010 A Teen Top Choice at Flamingnet Book Reviews ](lessons_files/shapeimage_3.png)
