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For the Record

For the Record


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A middle-grade novel thoughtfully explores the realities of parents' divorce. Twelve-year-old Justine's parents are recently divorced. She and her little sister, Bea, go back and forth between their parents' homes in Montreal. Their mother, whose anxiety manifests as the need to control, believes that their father and beloved half-sister are a bad influence on Justine and Bea. So, she enlists Justine in collecting evidence that would lead to getting sole custody. Justine accepts her mother's view of her father at first and begins writing detailed notes about his behavior: He doesn't stick to Bea's strict bedtime. He's late dropping them off at school. He makes sandwiches with white bread. But when Justine crafts an outright lie for her mother's court case, she starts to question her mother's behaviour, and her own. This thoughtful, supportive look at parental alienation and its impact on children tenderly balances this difficult topic with moments of joy, love, and connection. Throughout the book, Justine's clever, unique voice guides readers as she navigates complicated family dynamics and summons the courage to tell the truth, no matter the consequences. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Monique Polak is the author of over twenty-five books for kids and young adults including the nonfiction book for teens, I Am a Feminist: Reclaiming the F-Word in Turbulent Times and the Quebec Writers Federation Literature Prize winner, What World is Left. Monique teaches English literature, creative writing and humanities at Marianopolis College in Montreal, Quebec. SELLING POINTS: . Middle-grade novel with engaging, child-centred narration . Addresses the widespread phenomenon of parental alienation . Back matter includes resources for readers who are experiencing similar situations

About the Author :
MONIQUE POLAK is the author of over twenty-five books for kids and young adults including the nonfiction book for teens, I Am a Feminist: Reclaiming the F-Word in Turbulent Times and the Quebec Writers Federation Literature Prize winner, What World is Left. Monique teaches English literature, creative writing and humanities at Marianopolis College in Montreal, Quebec.

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"Polak offers carefully nonjudgmental portraits of both parents as flawed in different ways (and profoundly incompatible) but loving ... Sad--but frank, supportive, and properly free of easy answers."-- "Kirkus Reviews" "Children who are going through this same situation, or have gone through it in the past, will appreciate the realistic look at parental alienation syndrome as well as the hopeful ending ... A good choice." -- "School Library Connection" "Polak spells out Justine's emotional journey, which will also resonate with readers sensitive to the weighty subject of parental alienation, expounded on in an author's note and resources ... an especially good selection for children navigating family dissolutions." -- "Booklist" "Thoughtfully and honestly explores the realities of divorce, anxiety, and how kids are impacted by parental behavior. Justine's voice will grab readers as she navigates changing family situations and the importance of sharing the truth ... Children with divorced parents will see themselves reflected in -Justine's nuanced story." -- "School Library Journal"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781771474375
  • Publisher: Owlkids Books Inc.
  • Publisher Imprint: Owlkids Books Inc.
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Width: 127 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1771474378
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jun 2022
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y


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