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SCARRED (James Lorimer, 2007)

Becky was once a promising skating star, but these days she feels numb, disconnected, and very lonely. The only way she knows how to relieve pressure is to cut herself. Now a gifted girl she coaches seems to be skating down a similar path.

Will Becky have the strength to help her young friend and face her own past?

--“What I love about this novel is the tight writing. It’s a short book and every word counts. Even as the reader is repulsed by Becky’s actions, they do make sense in a world without choices. I also like the fact that Monique has worked into the story a way to self-heal. This book is … a great read.” – Brantford Expositor

--"Scarred breaks new ground as a novel about self-injury.... Given the obvious dangers with this shockingly common destructive behavior, society at large and schools in particular must directly address this issue. Scarred is a good place to start.... The novel's brevity does not compromise the believability of the characters or the conflict." -- Resource Links

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Ashlee Hall said:

i read this book for school and it was almost like my life ... i really loved this book and i wanted to thank you for writing it... it help me through alot...
i can't wait to read another...
Ashlee hall

May 25, 2009

Annmarie Herrick said:

how did u get theses ideas for you book. i loved this book. i could tottaly cna relate to it.
i doing a paper for school on your book Scarred and i would like to ask some Queastions

May 25, 2009

carissa said:

i would like to thank you for visiting my school and speaking to the students. I also would like to thank you for giving me the oppertunity to read this book, i really liked it and it helped me a lot. I would really like to read another book like this by you.
once again thank you
Carissa Johnson

May 25, 2009

Monique said:

Hi Ashlee, Hi Carissa, I'm so glad you girls found my book Scarred to be meaningful. Of all my books, this may be the one that is most helpful to young people. Hope you are both doing well and taking good care of yourselves. For me, writing is a way to take care of myself. Perhaps it'll work for you, too. Best wishes from me

May 25, 2009

brianna said:

he monique i love your book it is vary good and i am 13 and i love the book smilies/cheesy.gif

and my name is brianna so by i have to go take care by smilies/grin.gif

October 17, 2009

Monique Polak said:

Hi Brianna, Glad that you enjoyed my book. Hope you didn't find it too disturbing. I am very concerned about kids who cut -- I'm hoping my book will give them hope that recovery is possible. Thanks again for your note. I love hearing from readers!

October 19, 2009