One of School Library Journal's Best Books of 2017! "The setting is particularly well drawn, and woven into the story are threads about family, friendship, trust, courage, and growing up. VERDICT Unsettling and at times painful, this book offers an empathetic portrayal of a difficult and important subject." -- School Library Journal starred review " Abbott handles this escalation with care, demonstrating the ways that a predator can isolate and intimidate a victim. A horror story based on reality, believably and sensitively constructed in the voice of the young protagonist." -- Kirkus "It's a difficult, important, and possibly lifesaving story of children forced into terrible situations, as well as what real loyalty and friendship look like. Wishing books like this weren't necessary doesn't make them less so." -- Publishers Weekly starred review "This book tackles the heartbreaking topic of child abuse with both sensitivity and brutal honesty." -- VOYA.