Saving Grad
Published on 1. August 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-4594-1252-1 (ISBN)
Description
Vienna, a mixed-Métis teen, and her mother experience racism and domestic violence while living with her step-father. They try to escape the situation by moving to Edmonton where they begin to start new lives. But when her step-father shows up at her new high school's grad party, Vienna has to find a way to keep herself, her mother, and her friends safe. This book illustrates the very real circumstances women and children victims of domestic abuse face and one family's struggle to escape a violent situation.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
Young adult
US School Grade: Fifth Grade, Reading Age: From 9 to 10 years, Interest Age: From 13 to 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 188 mm
Width: 135 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4594-1252-1 (9781459412521)
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KAREN SPAFFORD-FITZ grew up in an old limestone farmhouse near Kingston, Ontario. Karen studied English Language and Literature at Queen's University. She went on to graduate in Education and taught elementary and junior-high students for eight years. Both her previous books, Dog Walker and Vanish have been recognized as Best Books by Resource Links and the Canadian Children's Book Centre. Karen lives in Edmonton, Alberta.