Books like Sheila by John Benton

A gritty, realistic look at two London teens who fall into the grip of heroin, exposing the harsh realities of drug abuse and the social pressures that push young people into addiction.

A cocaine‑addicted teenage guitarist in a rock band becomes dangerously entangled with a fourteen‑year‑old prostitute.

A 16‑year‑old runaway named Angel is drawn into Vancouver’s bleak underworld when a deceptive boy offers her candy and love, leading her into a cycle of drug addiction, prostitution, and danger that forces her to fight for survival.

A fifteen-year-old girl calls for help and her friend Jennie McGrady leads a Christian‑inspired investigation into a drug‑related mystery amid high‑school competition.

Two run‑away teens from troubled homes settle with squatters in Bristol and struggle to cope with their growing heroin addiction.

A young African‑American girl flees her drug‑addicted mother to New York City, only to become entangled in a child prostitution ring while seeking safety and family.

After signing a contract with a major recording company, Redemption's dreams are coming true. Chloe, Allie, and Laura begin their concert tour with the good-looking guys in the popular band Iron Cross. Allie's mom and her brother with Down's syndrome add a little variety to their entourage. But as soon as the glitz and glamour wear off, the girls find life on the road a little overwhelming. Even solid, well-balanced Laura appears to be feeling the stress - and Chloe isn't quite sure how to confront her about the growing signs of drug addiction...we want it all, or so we say / but what gets lost along the way? / along the road to riches, fame / we know we'll never be the same The guys in Iron Cross occupy Chloe's thoughts a little more than she cares to admit. Still, life on the road gets less and less glamorous and more and more overwhelming--especially when solid, well-balanced Laura begins acting strange. Her hostility toward Chloe's concern makes the girls wonder how much longer they can keep their act together... Story Behind the BookOver the years, I have worn many hats, from pre-school teacher to Young Life leader to political activist to senior editor. But most of all I love to write! In the past few years, I have published more than ninety books for children, teens, and adults. I hope the Diary of a Teenage Girl series will impact the lives of teens through an honest and gutsy approach of a "diary style" book.From the Trade Paperback edition.

She learned the truth- the hard way

The story of a girl trying to escape a life of prostitution.