Books like Bad by Jean Ferris
In an effort to please her friends, sixteen‑year‑old Dallas joins a plan to rob a convenience store. After the crime is discovered, her father refuses to allow her to return home, and she is sentenced to six months at a Girls' Rehabilitation Center.
The story follows Dallas as she navigates the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and the consequences of her choices while incarcerated, portraying the struggles and resilience that accompany juvenile delinquency and the reform system.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jean Ferris
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