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Holmes, Kathryn
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
Struggling with anorexia and panic attacks, dancer Sam attends "Perform at Your Peak" therapy camp. She bonds with artists and athletes with similar issues; learns coping mechanisms; misguidedly pursues a crush on a counselor; and gradually redefines her beliefs and goals. A realistic, relatable examination of the painful consequences pressure and perfectionism can have for ambitious teens--with some potential paths to healing.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(3)
YA
After months of bullying regarding "indiscretions" with the preacher's son, Hallelujah is sent on a church camping trip with her tormentors. Then Hallelujah and two others (one is her former friend), become stranded alone the woods. In order to survive, they must learn to rely on one another, regardless of past hurts. This poignant survival story is carried by its believable protagonist.
Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman
2 reviews