Young Adult Fiction Sexual Abuse
The Trouble with Liberty
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2003
- Category
- Sexual Abuse, Friendship, Law & Crime
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781551432748
- Publish Date
- Jan 2003
- List Price
- $9.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781554697458
- Publish Date
- Jan 2003
- List Price
- $8.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 12 to 18
- Grade: 8 to 12
- Reading age: 12 to 18
Description
Liberty Hayes has just moved to Sutter's Crossing and is the talk of the town. She has plenty of money and everyone wants to be her friend. When Liberty accuses a male teacher of sexually assaulting her, the rumors start. Val, her new best friend, is torn between believing Liberty and trusting her old friend Ryan when it comes to the truth. What is the trouble with Liberty?
About the author
Awards
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
Excerpt: The Trouble with Liberty (by (author) Kristin Butcher)
If he's guilty, he'll probably go to jail," Mom pointed out. "At the very least, he'll lose his job and maybe even his license to teach."
"That's if he's guilty," Dad said with emphasis.
"What do you mean 'if'?" Cody exploded.
"There's no if about it! Liberty said he tried to rape her. Don't you think she would know?
Editorial Reviews
"[A] well-written, fast-paced novella that will hook readers. Even though it is geared toward reluctant readers, many teens will be able to relate to the situations."
School Library Journal
"Everyone who has gone to high school has met a manipulator like Liberty...This book was an absolute page-turner...Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine
"Butcher accurately captures the gossipy social milieu of a school and a small community...Recommended."
Canadian Book Review Annual
"A well-written novel with believable characters and colourful expressions."
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