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Ben McKee spends weeks concealing bruises and lying to his teachers and new friends at Bluford High, hoping to keep his day-to-day life intact. But the hidden abuse within his home is relentless, and the pressure mounts with each passing day.
His mother, caught in the same destructive cycle, adds to his internal turmoil. As the threat of further harm escalates, Ben stands at a crossroads: remain silent and risk being swept away by the violence, or find the courage to intervene.
The story examines the difficult choices faced by youths dealing with dysfunctional and abusive families, emphasizing the urgent need for support and action in the face of domestic terror.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: John Langan
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