Books like Hold me tight by Lorie Ann Grover
Essie, a ten‑year‑old girl living in Miami, faces a series of traumatic events that shake her world. Her father abandons the family, a classmate is taken in a kidnapping, and a family friend molests her. Confronted with fear, guilt, and shame, Essie must find the strength and courage to confront and overcome these profound emotional challenges.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lorie Ann Grover
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