Amazing. So glad this book made it to the 2012 Abe Lincoln Illinois High School Book Award List, because it's freakin' awesome!You're heard the horror story before--young teenager has a baby, denies the pregnancy, and stuffs the baby in a dumpster. But, this story is different. It's from Devon's point-of-view--she's an A-student, star soccer player, but struggling with a bad mother and keeping all her emotions intact. Told from the day of the birth to her first day in court, Devon's story is told through a series of flashbacks, therapy sessions, and sessions with her lawyer. She did deny her pregnancy....but maybe she had a reason? Is there ever a good reason to put your newborn baby in a dumpster? Is Devon mentally ill? Or was she while she was pregnant?
Wow...it's a great story. With a great cover, too. Notice the reflection of the girl has a baby bulge?
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