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When Dad Killed Mom - by Julius Lester (Paperback) - 1 of 1

When Dad Killed Mom - by Julius Lester (Paperback)

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  • 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.



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

"Gripping."--VOYA

"A compelling story suffused with raw and honest emotion."--Kirkus Reviews


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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