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Becky, a typical sixth‑grade student, discovers that her trusted dentist is sexually molesting her. The abuse is hidden from the family, and Becky struggles to find the right words to tell her parents. The novel follows her attempts to cope with the trauma while continuing daily school work and family responsibilities, without revealing any resolution beyond the tense situation.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Laura Nathanson
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