This was a disturbing book. I admit to doing some eye rolling at first but by the end I was thinking that every parent should read it. It may be the  personal story needed to convince parents to pay attention to what their kids are doing on line. This would be a useful book for a family to read together with kids of late elementary, middle school, and high school; the discussions could serve to open communication, and create a safe way to share this and other emotional experiences. I hope it will help parents  to understand how strongly the need to be liked will influence their children’s judgement; and that true self esteem is critically important.  It’s too easy for kids to define themselves by social success or failure at school, and use Facebook or online life as a powerful and dangerous alternative. This isn’t about on line predators…it’s just one girl, an ex best friend using a fake Facebook account to hurt another girl because of her own hurt feelings. A teen suicide attempt, cyber and physical bullying, shame about weight, parent’s pressuring kids, and self worth are major themes. I will recommend this to middle school kids and suggest that they read it with some support. A fundamental value of this story is that both the bully and her family and the victim and her family all receive help and begin to recover. “Ask for help…you are worth it”…reads loud and clear.

Reviewer:  Susan Plimpton