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- ISBN: 9781771474375 (hardcover)
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252 pages ; 21 cm - Publisher: Toronto : Owlkids Books, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
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Target Audience Note: | Ages 9-12 Owlkids Books Grades 4-6 Owlkids Books |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at University College of the North Libraries.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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The Pas Campus Library | PS 8631 .O43 F665 2022 (Text) | 58500001113018 | UCNJuv | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Twelve-year-old Justine's parents are recently divorced and she and her little sister, Bea, go back and forth between their parents' homes in Montreal. Because her mother (whose anxiety manifests itself as the need to control) believes that their fatherand beloved half-sister are a bad influence on Justine and Bea, she enlists Justine's aid in collecting evidence that would lead to sole custody being granted to her. Justine goes along with this plan, and buys into her mother's view of her father at first, but when she crafts an outright lie for her mother's court case, she starts to question her mother's--and her own--behaviour. When called upon to testify in court in front of a judge who actually cares about Justine and Bea, Justine is able to summon the courage to tell the truth, no matter what the consequences. The book explores the widespread phenomenon of parental alienation, which the DSM-5 calls "child psychological abuse.""-- - Perseus Publishing
A middle-grade novel thoughtfully explores the realities of parentsâ divorce
Twelve-year-old Justineâs parents are recently divorced. She and her little sister, Bea, go back and forth between their parentsâ homes in Montreal. Their mother, whose anxiety manifests as the need to control, believes that their father and beloved half-sister are a bad influence on Justine and Bea. So, she enlists Justine in collecting evidence that would lead to getting sole custody.
Justine accepts her motherâs view of her father at first and begins writing detailed notes about his behavior: He doesnât stick to Beaâs strict bedtime. Heâs late dropping them off at school. He makes sandwiches with white bread. But when Justine crafts an outright lie for her motherâs court case, she starts to question her motherâs behavior, and her own.
This thoughtful, supportive look at parental alienation and its impact on children tenderly balances this difficult topic with moments of joy, love, and connection. Throughout the book, Justineâs clever, unique voice guides readers as she navigates complicated family dynamics and summons the courage to tell the truth, no matter the consequences.