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Fifteenβyearβold Mac is abruptly altered by the experience of sexual abuse during a routine physical examination by a doctor. The novel follows his struggle to process the trauma, address the emotional turmoil it creates, and navigate the complexities of adolescence and school life while seeking support and understanding.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: MacLean, John
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