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Behind Closed Doors

by Miriam Halahmy
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Josie has a secret: her mother is a hoarder. Tasha has a secret, too: her mother’s new boyfriend keeps trying to sneak into her room and seduce her. The two 16-year-olds don’t get along at school, but one night Tasha bolts from her dangerous home and finds herself at Josie’s door. Josie’s mother is in jail for debt, and the girls are alone in the cramped, crowded, bursting home. Slowly, they begin to talk about the challenges they face, a process of sharing that lessens their shame, guilt and fear. With each other’s support, they may even find a way to save themselves from their parents’ demons. Behind Closed Doors is an unflinching examination of the stigmas surrounding mental illness, abuse and poverty, and an affirming portrayal of the power of female friendships and the power of honesty to heal.
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Publisher: Holiday House

Kindle Book

  • Release date: March 30, 2017

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780823437931
  • File size: 1170 KB
  • Release date: March 30, 2017

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780823437931
  • File size: 1170 KB
  • Release date: March 30, 2017
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subjects

Young Adult Fiction Young Adult Literature

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:4.6
Lexile® Measure:670
Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
Text Difficulty:3

Josie has a secret: her mother is a hoarder. Tasha has a secret, too: her mother’s new boyfriend keeps trying to sneak into her room and seduce her. The two 16-year-olds don’t get along at school, but one night Tasha bolts from her dangerous home and finds herself at Josie’s door. Josie’s mother is in jail for debt, and the girls are alone in the cramped, crowded, bursting home. Slowly, they begin to talk about the challenges they face, a process of sharing that lessens their shame, guilt and fear. With each other’s support, they may even find a way to save themselves from their parents’ demons. Behind Closed Doors is an unflinching examination of the stigmas surrounding mental illness, abuse and poverty, and an affirming portrayal of the power of female friendships and the power of honesty to heal.
Expand title description text
Young Adult Fiction Young Adult Literature
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Holiday House

    Kindle Book
    Release date: March 30, 2017

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9780823437931
    File size: 1170 KB
    Release date: March 30, 2017

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9780823437931
    File size: 1170 KB
    Release date: March 30, 2017

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 4.6
    Lexile® Measure: 670
    Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    Text Difficulty: 3
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