Karen Krossing

Punch Like a Girl Karen Krossing

Marc Notes: 8; Electronic monograph.; Issued also in print format. Publisher Marketing: Nobody understands why Tori has suddenly become so moody and violent. When she attacks a stranger in a store, she ends up doing community service at a shelter for victims of domestic violence. She bonds with a little girl named Casey, but when Casey is abducted while in Tori's care, Tori is racked with guilt, certain that she should have been able to prevent the abduction. During the search for Casey, Tori comes face to face with an ex-boyfriend who sexually assaulted her at a party. Only when she speaks out about the assault is she able to begin to heal. Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2015 pg. 104 (EAN 9781459808287, Paperback) Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2015 (EAN 9781459808287, Paperback) Publishers Weekly 02/23/2015 (EAN 9781459808287, Paperback) Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2015 (EAN 9781459808287, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Krossing, Karen Karen Krossing writes novels and short stories for kids and teens. Karen also encourages new writers through workshops for kids, teens and adults. She lives with her family in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit www.karenkrossing.com