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Each chapter presents the true story of a child victim of sexual abuse and tells how, because of blame and shame, the victims became trapped in silence, how they broke the bonds of secrecy, and offers advice on how to avoid such abuse and how to get help.

Precious Jones, a sixteen-year-old girl who is pregnant with her second child by her father, is pushed by her courageous African-American teacher to learn to read, and discovers the truth about herself and her life.

Presents a step-by-step recovery guide for teenagers who are being sexually abused and offers practical advice on critical issues such as knowing whom to tell, going to court, and surviving the trauma of sexual abuse.

Discusses various traumas inflicted on children and teenagers, particularly rape and incest, the psychological impact of these traumatic events, and how to deal with them.

Sixteen-year-old Caroline and her twin sister Honey pretend that their Uncle Toddy is a vampire who comes at night to drink their blood but fear of the consequences makes them keep their terrible secret.