Fearing to make a sound that would attract attention and perhaps prevent his escape, Kris sits in the dark on the edge of his perfectly made bed. It is 4:25 AM. His most precious possessions have been secretly stored down the street with friends. Grandpa finally arrived yesterday, driving King Arthur, an eighteen-wheeler truck. What will he tell Grandpa? Will Grandpa believe Kris's own uncle means him harm? Will Kris's secret plan to leave his uncle's home and live with his grandparents, work? These agonizing questions swirl in Kris's head until he hears a soft sound in the hall and then...
Fearing to make a sound that would attract attention and perhaps prevent his escape, Kris sits in the dark on the edge of his perfectly made bed. It i...
Kris and Aunt Katherine have escaped Uncle Stan's abuse, but memories of the past haunt Kris as he begins his new life in California. While Grandma says they are safe, Kris knows nothing will make him feel safe after what happened to Aunt Katherine. But danger from the past is not Kris's only problem.
As Kris makes new friends, he learns they have their own fears and problems. The school bully has made life miserable for students in the past and now Kris is his newest target. Trash talking escalates into a physical confrontation that leaves Kris injured. Unable to retaliate, Kris and his...
Kris and Aunt Katherine have escaped Uncle Stan's abuse, but memories of the past haunt Kris as he begins his new life in California. While Grandma sa...
