The Rules of Survival
of Nancy Werlin (Goodreads Author)
Description
This National Book Award Finalist is a thought-provoking exploration of emotional abuse, self-reliance and the nature of evil. A heart-wrenching portrait of family crisis, this is perfect for fans of Laurie Halse Andersonâs Speak and Jay Asherâs Thirteen Reasons Why. Â For Matt and his sisters, life with their cruel, physically abusive mother is a day-to-day struggle for survival. But then Matt witnesses a man named Murdoch coming to a childâs rescue in a convenience store; and for the first time, he feels a glimmer of hope. Then, amazingly, Murdoch begins dating Mattâs mother. Life is suddenly almost good. But the relief lasts only a short time. When Murdoch inevitable breaks up with their mother, Matt knows that heâll need to take some action. Can he call upon Murdoch to be his hero? Or will Matt have to take measures into his own hands?National Book Award Finalist LA Times Book Prize Finalist ALA Best Books of the Year ALA Quick Pick
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Book Details
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 259 pages
- Publisher Dial Books
- Publication Date September 7th 2006
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9780803730014
- Edition Not informed
- Category Other
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