{"product_id":"fighting-words-9781984815682","title":"Fighting Words","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eA candid and fierce middle grade novel about sisterhood and sexual abuse, by Newbery Honor winner and #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e best seller Kimberly Brubaker Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Fighting Words is raw, it is real, it is necessary, a must-read for children and their adults--a total triumph in all ways.\" --Holly Goldberg Sloan, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e bestselling author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCounting by 7s\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTen-tear-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had Suki. When their mom's boyfriend took them in, Della had Suki. When that same boyfriend did something so awful they had to run \u003ci\u003efast, \u003c\/i\u003e Della had Suki. Suki is Della's own wolf--her protector. But who has been protecting Suki? Della might get told off for swearing at school, but she has always known how to keep quiet where it counts. Then Suki tries to kill herself, and Della's world turns so far upside down, it feels like it's shaking her by the ankles. Maybe she's been quiet about the wrong things. Maybe it's time to be loud. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this powerful novel that explodes the stigma around child sexual abuse and leavens an intense tale with compassion and humor, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley tells a story about two sisters, linked by love and trauma, who must find their own voices before they can find their way back to each other. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A book about resilience, strength and healing.\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e--New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"One of the most important books ever written for kids.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--Colby Sharp of Nerdy Book Club\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"One for the history books....One of the best of the year.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--Betsy Bird for A Fuse #8 Production\/\u003ci\u003eSLJ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Gripping. Life-changing...I am awe-struck.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--Donna Gephart, author of \u003ci\u003eLily and Dunkin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Compassionate, truthful, and beautiful.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--Elana K. Arnold, author of \u003ci\u003eDamsel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I am blown away.  This] may be Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's best work yet.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--Barbara Dee, author of \u003ci\u003eMaybe He Just Likes You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A book that lets  kids] know they have never been alone. And never will be.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--Kat Yeh, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Twinkie Pie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Meets the criteria of great children's literature that  will] resonate with adults too.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--Bitch Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"At once heartbreaking and hopeful.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Kirkus\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Honest  and] empowering...An important book for readers of all ages.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003ci\u003eSLJ\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Sensitive , ] deft, and vivid.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e--BCCB \u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Prepare to read furiously.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e--Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"An essential, powerful mirror and window for any reader.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003ci\u003ePW\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Enlightening, empowering and--yes--uplifting.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Unforgettable.\"\u003c\/b\u003e --\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dial Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/11\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781984815682\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.60h x 5.70w x 1.00d","brand":"Kimberly Brubaker Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36674485387420,"sku":"9781984815682","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e170ec21-6e5e-44b4-88c4-cb8e7acb98d8.jpg?v=1603932110","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/fighting-words-9781984815682","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}