Books like When Jeff comes home by Catherine Atkins
Nine years ago, sixteen‑year‑old Jeff disappeared. He reemerges after being held captive for three years, having endured kidnapping and abuse. Now he faces the difficult task of reconnecting with family, friends, and returning to school, while society mistakenly believes he was sexually active with his kidnapper. This story explores his efforts to rebuild trust, confront stigma, and heal from the trauma of abandonment and sexual abuse.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Catherine Atkins
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