For Girls Who Walk Through Fire

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For Girls Who Walk Through Fire is a compelling novel for young adults, specifically designed for girls aged 14 and above. Dive into the story of Elliott D’Angelo-Brandt, who has reached the end of her rope with inaction surrounding the injustices faced by survivors of sexual assault. In a world that often silences victims, Elliott takes matters into her own hands by unearthing a powerful spell book among her late mother’s belongings. This spell book is not just magical; it represents hope and empowerment for Elliott and her newly formed coven of brave girls—Madeline, Chloe, and Bea—each with their own stories of survival and strength.

As they band together, these young women discover that revenge is a double-edged sword. With each spell they cast against their unrepentant assailants, they must grapple with the costs of their choices and the true meaning of reclaiming one's power. "For Girls Who Walk Through Fire" is a raw, thought-provoking journey that interlaces themes of friendship, resilience, and the quest for justice, making it a must-read for teens seeking both solidarity and inspiration.

Not only does this novel confront the painful realities of sexual assault, but it also offers a glimmer of hope as the characters navigate their healing journeys. Readers will appreciate the nuanced perspectives and emotional depth that Author DeRose skillfully weaves into this poignant narrative.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781454948872. Format: With dust jacket. Year: 2024. Publisher: Union Square Kids.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781454948872
Format: With dust jacket
Year: 2024
Publisher: Union Square Kids


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Age range 14+

Those who would suppress and destroy you stand not a chance when confronted with the power that lies within these pages...

Elliott D’Angelo-Brandt is sick and tired of putting up with it all. Every week, she attends a support group for teen victims of sexual assault, but all they do is talk. Elliott’s done with talking. What she wants is justice. And she has a plan for getting it: a spell book that she found in her late mom’s belongings that actually works. Elliott recruits a coven of fellow survivors from the group. She, Madeline, Chloe, and Bea don’t have much in common, but they are united in their rage at a system that heaps judgments on victims and never seems to punish those who deserve it.

As they each take a turn casting a hex against their unrepentant assailants, the girls find themselves leaning on each other in ways they never expected — and realising that revenge has heavy implications. Each member of the coven will have to make a choice: continue down the path of magical vigilantism or discover what it truly means to claim their power.

For Girls Who Walk Through Fire is a fierce, deeply moving novel about perseverance in the face of injustice and the transformational power of friendship.

'DeRose unflinchingly examines the impact of sexual assault on teens and the various paths there are toward healing. Each having experienced different types of assault, the girls relive their personal histories via shifting perspectives, providing nuance and complexity. Their healing journeys are both hopeful and realistic, as DeRose presents a cleareyed assessment of th

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