Furious Thing

Fifteen-year-old Lexi always seems to be angry and has violent outbreaks that conflict with her soon-to-be stepfather John’s vision of a perfect family. Lexi never had these episodes before John came on the scene and while she tries to change her behaviour when she does so John becomes more abusive not only towards her, but also to her sister and her mother. Suitable for small group literature circles or as a class novel in grades 10-12, this compelling story provides a glimpse of a teenager dealing with the sensitive topic of emotional abuse and students may need teacher and/or counsellor support.