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Outta here / by Beddia, Lea,author.;
"Outta Here is the story of a lively and imaginative small-town teen living with a mom whose pain medication has led to addiction, leaving little money for basics--like food. Elise's best friend and her sympathetic teachers offer what help they can, but there's only so much they can do. Elise's situation suddenly turns dangerous when her mother invites a fellow addict into their lives. Elise has to find a way to get out--to get to college, pay for her education, and deal with her mother's lifestyle."--RL 5.2.013+.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Social problem fiction.; Novels.; Children of drug addicts; Drug addicts; Friendship; Mothers and daughters; Opioid abuse; Poverty; Children of drug addicts; Drug addicts; Friendship; Mothers and daughters; Opioid abuse; Poverty;
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No Brainer. by Beddia, Lea.;
'No Brainer' shows the double standard for girls and school dress codes and the increased challenges faced by curvy girls, even if they are comfortable with their bodies and clothing choices. The themes of dress codes, body diversity and confidence are explored with humour and sensitivity as Liv sticks to her morals and challenges the administration at her school. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they dont like to read! Lea Beddia lives in Joliette, QC.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Coming of Age; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / School & Education / General; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Activism & Social Justice;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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