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Dani Webster’s life unravels when an accidental fall lands her in the isolation room of Riverwood Clinic, a psychiatric treatment facility for teens with serious problems. As she recovers from her physical injuries, Dani is forced to face the deeper emotional wounds that have haunted her: her family’s dysfunction, an unspoken secret, and the toxic games she and her sister Kelly once played. In the sterile halls of the clinic, Dani learns to confront her own fears, gather the courage to confront her past, and ultimately decide whether to let the Game dictate her future or break free from its hold forever.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Teresa Toten
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