all rights reserved. site content copyright © JO KNOWLES 2011, Site Design DONNA FARRELL
![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)
Hardcover:
ISBN-10: 0763632791
ISBN-13: 978-0763632793
Paperback:
ISBN-10: 0763644854
ISBN-13: 978-0763644857
Jo Knowles