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In this emotionally charged youth novel, 16‑year‑old Missy feels isolated and pressures both at home and at high school, driving her to self‑harm by cutting with a razor blade. Facing these challenges, a supernatural twist occurs when Death appoints her as one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, specifically War, and presents her with a new blade. The story explores Missy’s struggle with self‑acceptance, emotional turmoil, and the impact of her self‑harm on her mental health.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jackie Morse Kessler
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