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In *Sketches*, teenage Dana flees her family home and ends up on the streets of Toronto. There she discovers a community of peers who help her navigate the painful memories of sexual abuse. Through unexpected friendships and city life, Dana begins to understand and accept her emotions, finding a path toward healing.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eric Walters
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