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Raising the Shades
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4.4 out of 5
Based on 7 Ratings and 4 Reviews

Book Description
Casey needs a way out of the dark

Ever since his mother fled the scene, thirteen-year-old Casey has taken over her role: cooking, cleaning, and looking after his father when he's "sick." In denial about his father's secret drinking and drug problem, Casey is increasingly isolated, angry, and overwhelmed. But Dad's addiction isn't as secret as Casey thinks, as he learns when his aunt ... More
Book Information
PublisherFarrar Straus & Giroux
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages192
ISBN-100374361789
ISBN-13978-0374361785
Publication Date04/25/2001
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About Doug Wilhelm (Author) : Doug Wilhelm is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Doug Wilhelm include Falling, Falling, The Literacy Bridge - Large Print - Raising The Sh... more
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