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Breathe My Name

Breathe My Name

Published in
2007
3.75
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Description

"I need to see you. Please come right away. We have to finish." Frances Robinson is in high school now. She lives a quiet, suburban life, far from her horrifying past. When she was a child, her birthmother smothered her three sisters. Through pure luck, Frances survived. Now her mother has just been released from prison . . . and she wants to see Frances. A new boy at school called Nix charms Frances. Together, Nix and Frances embark on a clandestine journey to visit Frances' mother: to confront the monster in its lair. This trip will help Frances at last find peace or die trying. But no matter what, Frances will discover just what it means to finish.
Age
12-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
314 pages

Why to read

  • Deep exploration of complex emotions
  • Insight into family dynamics and trauma
  • Strong character development
  • Thought-provoking themes on forgiveness and identity