The road to after
(Book)

Eleven-year-old Lacey rediscovers life and the soothing power of nature and art after she, her little sister, and mom escape from their controlling and abusive father.

For most of her life, Lacey has been a prisoner without even realizing it. Her dad rarely let her, her little sister, or her mama out of his sight. But their situation changes suddenly and dramatically the day her grandparents arrive to help them leave. Its the beginning of a different kind of life for Lacey, and at first she has a hard time letting go of her dads rules. Gradually though, his hold on her lessens, and her days become filled with choices shes never had before. Now Lacey can take pleasure in sketching the world as she sees it in her nature journal. And as she spends more time outside making things grow and creating good memories with family and friends, she feels her world opening up and blossoming into something new and exciting.

Ages 10 and up.,Nancy Paulsen Books.

760L,Lexile