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When 14‑year‑old Pippa accepts a ride from a stranger, she finds herself in danger as he attempts to abduct and sexually molest her. In the wake of the traumatic encounter, Pippa wrestles with intense guilt, self‑recrimination, and fear as she seeks to navigate the emotional fallout and protect herself from further harm.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: C. Ellen Watts
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