Books like Rage by Julie Anne Peters
"Rage" follows Johanna, a patient, reliable girl who becomes involved in a violent, abusive relationship. Set against a backdrop of family strife and childhood trauma, the novel explores the complex emotions that arise when a teenager pursues a forbidden love with Reeve Hartt, a fierce and elusive friend. As Johanna navigates the dangers of her life, she confronts the dark side of first love and her own need for safety and belonging.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Julie Anne Peters
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