When Dad Killed Mom - by Julius Lester (Paperback)

Name: When Dad Killed Mom - by Julius Lester (Paperback)
Brand: Clarion Books
SKU: 84271793
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Highlights

Jenna and Jeremy knew their parents' marriage was in trouble.
12 Years
7.9" x 4.9" Paperback
216 Pages
Young Adult Fiction, Social Themes

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About the Book

In a heartbreaking story about domestic violence, two teenagers must deal with what happens when their father kills their mother.

Book Synopsis

Jenna and Jeremy knew their parents' marriage was in trouble. But no one could have predicted what would come next. Now with Mom dead and Dad in jail, Jenna and Jeremy must re-create a family of their own. But each guards a secret that could send their fragile new lives into a tailspin.
Newbery Honor winner Julius Lester paints a dramatic portrait of a family forced to confront the unimaginable.
Reader's guide included.

Review Quotes

"Unerring authenticity. . . . [The book] is spot on."--Chicago Tribune

"Gripping."--VOYA

"A compelling story suffused with raw and honest emotion."--Kirkus Reviews
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Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 4.9 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)

Weight: .5 Pounds

Suggested Age: 12 Years

Number of Pages: 216

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Sub-Genre: Social Themes

Publisher: Clarion Books

Theme: Violence

Format: Paperback

Author: Julius Lester

Language: English

Street Date: June 1, 2003

TCIN: 84271793

UPC: 9780152046989

Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-6696

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 4.9 inches width x 7.9 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.5 pounds

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