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The Rules of Survival
by Nancy Werlin
ISBN: 0803730012
ISBN-13: 9780803730014
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Three children must cope with the daily madness of Nikki, their emotionally abusive, aggressively erratic mother, while their estranged father and terrified aunt do nothing. Thirteen-year-old Matt, 11-year-old Callie, and their little sister Emmy secretly hope that Murdock, a neighborhood man dating Nikki, will be their hero. But when the two break up, Matt desperately tries to save himself and his sisters, and things go badly wrong. A 2006 National Book Award nominee in the Young People’s Literature category.
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"Beautifully framed as a letter from Matthew to his younger sister, the suspense is paced to keep Matthew's survival and personal revelations chock-full of dramatic tension. Bring tissues."
"This portrayal of the complex dynamics of abuse, while full of thrilling elements, nevertheless avoids careening over the cliff into melodrama...Fans of the Edgar Award winning THE KILLER'S COUSIN...will not be disappointed with Werlin's latest offering, which is not only a suspenseful psychological thriller but a compelling and unusual insight into the experience of child abuse."
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Published date: 2006
Size: 5.75 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 0.85 pounds
Ages: 10 to 12
Pages: 260
Synopses
Seventeen-year-old Matthew recounts his attempts, starting at a young age, to free himself and his sisters from the grip of their emotionally and physically abusive mother.
Publisher's Notes
Seventeen-year-old Matthew recounts his attempts, starting at a young age, to free himself and his sisters from the grip of their emotionally and physically abusive mother. By the author of The Killer's Cousin.
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The Rules of Survival
Nancy Werlin
Dial. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Werlin, Nancy
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Werlin, Nancy
Dial Books, 2006-09-07. Hardcover. New. GREAT Bargain Book Deal - some may have small remainder mark - Ships out by NEXT Business Day - 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! ( more information) Offered by BookCloseouts.com (Canada)
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The Rules of Survival
Werlin, Nancy
New Y: Dial Books, 2006. Clean, tight copy with no writing or markings. Not an Ex-Library Book or a Book Club Edition. Colorfully illustrated dust jacket. Includes 53 Chapters and a brief biography of the author. . 1st Edition: 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Measures: 5-3/4" x 8-1/2". 259 Pages. ( more information) Offered by JP's Books and Beyond (United States)
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Werlin, Nancy
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Werlin, Nancy
Dial, 07-Sep-2006. Hardcover. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081007131536G ( more information) Offered by A1Books (United States)
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Werlin, Nancy
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Nancy Werlin
Dial Books for Young Readers, 2006. Hardcover. Brand New. 8.50 x 5.80 x 1.00. Brand new. Never read or owned. May have a remainder mark. 12.8 oz. Seventeen-year-old Matthew recounts his attempts, starting at a young age, to free himself and his sisters from the grip of their emotionally and physically abusive mother. -- Three children must cope with the daily madness of Nikki, their emotionally abusive, aggressively erratic mother, while their estranged father and terrified aunt do nothing. Thirteen-year-old Matt, 11-year-old Callie, and their little sister Emmy secretly hope that Murdock, a neighborhood man dating Nikki, will be their hero. But when the two break up, Matt desperately tries to save himself and his sisters, and things go badly wrong. A 2006 National Book Award nominee in the Young People’s Literature category. This portrayal of the complex dynamics of abuse, while full of thrilling elements, nevertheless avoids careening over the cliff into melodrama...Fans of the Edgar Award winning THE KILLER'S COUSIN...will not be disappointed with Werlin's latest offering, which is not only a suspenseful psychological thriller but a compelling and unusual insight into the experience of child abuse. --  (09/01/2006). . ( more information) Offered by Books and More by the Rowe (United States)
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The Rules of Survival
Werlin, Nancy
Dial,, 2006. Hardcover. New. 259 pps. ( more information) Offered by The Dauntless Bookstore (United States)
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The Rules of Survival (Signed 1st Edition))
Werlin, Nancy
New York: Dial Press, 2006. First edition -- first printing. Pristine condition. New & unread. Signed by Nancy Werlin on the title page. Collectible. Giftworthy. Dustjacket protected in archival Brodart sleeve. 'It all starts when Matthew observes a heroic scene in a convenience store: A man named Murdoch puts himself between an abusive father and his son. Matt is determined to get to know this man. And when, amazingly, Murdoch begins dating Matt’s mother, it seems as if life may become peaceful for the first time. Matt and his sisters have never before known a moment of peace in a household ruled by their unpredictable, vicious mother. And so, after Murdoch inevitably breaks up with her and the short period of family calm is over, Matt sees that he needs to take action. He refuses to let his family remain at risk. Can he call upon his hero, Murdoch? And if not, what might his desperation lead him to do? A thought-provoking exploration of self-reliance and the nature of evil and a heart-wrenching portrait of a family in crisis, this is Nancy Werlin’s most compulsively readable novel yet.' Collectible. Giftworthy.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by The Wandering Scholar, Bookseller (United States)
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The Rules of Survival (Qty: 5)
Nancy Werlin
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