The Rules of Survival
by Nancy Werlin
For Matt and his sisters, life with their mother is a day-to-day struggle for survival. But then Matt sees a guy called Murdoch coming to a child's rescue in a convenience store-and amazingly, Murdoch begins dating his mother. For the first time, Matt feels hope.
But the relief doesn't last. When Murdoch inevitably breaks up with his mother, and life gets even worse, Matt knows he needs to take action. But what can he do?
Matt's Rules of SurvivalSometimes, the people who mean you harm are the ones who say they love you.Fear is your friend. When you feel it, act.Protect the little ones.If you coped before, you can cope now.Always remember: in the end, the survivor gets to tell the story.
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A National Book Award finalistAn LA Times Book Prize finalist "Brilliant." -Booklist, starred review "Heartbreaking." -Kirkus, starred review "Told with grace and insight." -School Library Journal, starred review "Not only a suspenseful psychological thriller but a compelling and unusual insight into the experience of child abuse." -Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"An exceptional novel."-Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy "The Rules of Survival spoke to me. The outcome made knots in my chest come undone." -Tamora PierceAn American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults A School Library Journal Best Book of the yearA Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of the yearA Voya Review "Perfect 10" A Top Ten BookSense Winter Children's Book Pick of the yearA Kansas City Star Noteworthy Book of the yearA New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen AgeA Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book selection
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