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When She Hollers

Newberry author Cynthia Voigt's searing tale of abuse — and taking back your life.

Tish has taken enough. She will no longer be abused. She will no longer be passive. So she takes a knife with her wherever she goes. Today is not going to be like any other day. Today is going to be different.

Themes
abuse
Setting
1990s
Audience
young adultchildrensadult
Length
short · 192 pages

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