Scars

Fifteen-year-old Kendra hasn't felt safe sinceshe began to recall devastating memories of childhood sexual abuse, especiallybecause she still can't remember the most important detail: her abuser'sidentity. Frightened, Kendra believes someone is always watching and followingher, leaving menacing messages only she understands. If she lets her guard downeven for a minute, it could cost Kendra her life. To relieve the pressure,Kendra cuts; aside from her brilliantly expressive artwork, it's her only wayof coping. Since her own mother is too self-absorbed to hear her cries forhelp, Kendra finds support in others instead, from her therapist and her artteacher, from Sandy, the close family friend who encourages her artwork, andfrom Meghan, the classmate who's becoming a friend-and maybe more. But thetruth about Kendra's abuse is just waiting to explode, with startling,unforeseen consequences. Scars is the unforgettable story of one girl'sfrightening path to the truth.