The Breakable Vow
HarperCollins · Paperback · January 6, 2004
One night will change her life . . .
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in a teenager's experience of unexpected pregnancy and relationship violence
- Themes
- Teen pregnancy, Abusive relationships, Courage and resilience
- Genres
- Abuse & Trauma for Teens, Teen Pregnancy, Violence & Trauma
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One night will change her life . . . Annie McGowan is eighteen years old, smart, wisecracking, fun-loving . . . a typical teenager. Yet circumstances force Annie out of the security of high school and into a world of problems all her own. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy and a turbulent, violent relationship with her boyfriend, Kevin, Annie's life begins to spiral out of control.
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And though her worst fears about Kevin are realized, in the heat of the moment, she finds the courage to fight back. First-time author and domestic violence expert Kathryn Ann Clarke brings clarity and compassion to an often hotly debated issue. In this inspiring debut novel, one remarkable young woman faces the most difficult odds and emerges on the other side -- whole. The Breakable Vow features a special educational Classroom Guide section in the back of the book that discusses: How to Recognize the Danger Signs of an Abusive Relationship, Safety Planning, Break-Up Planning, Cycle of Violence, Questions to Ask About the New Person in Your Life, and much more.
Who it’s for
- Readers interested in a teenager's experience of unexpected pregnancy and relationship violence
- Readers seeking information about recognizing and planning around abusive relationships
Where it sits
| Abuse & Trauma for Teens | 95% |
|---|---|
| Teen Pregnancy | 88% |
| Violence & Trauma | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Coming of Age
- YA Family Stories
- YA Romance
- Social Themes for Teens
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- Assimilation for Teens
- Depression for Teens
- Friendship for Teens
- Abuse & Trauma for Teens
- Authors
- Kathryn Ann Clarke
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- January 6, 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Teen pregnancy · Abusive relationships · Courage and resilience
- Reading lane
- Coming of Age