Bibliographical information:

Knowles, Jo. Lessons from a Dead Girl. Boston: Candlewick, 2007.

Brief summary:

 This story traces a sexually abusive friendship between two girls from fifth grade through high school.

Comments:

 A sensitive portrayal of an issue rarely addressed in children’s books.

Grade/Age level:

High school

Cautions:

 Definitely not for young children - sexual abuse, alcohol abuse, drug abuse.

--Shoshana Flax

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