Take Back the Night

by Laurie John and Francine Pascal

Book Overview

Jessica's dream relationship becomes a nightmare when she's assulted by James on a date. She reports the crime, but it's her word against James'. Elizabeth goes on a campaign to help her sister and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0553566563
• ISBN13: 9780553566567
• Release Date: March 1995
• Publisher: Sweet Valley
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great Book!!!!

This is one of my favorite Sweet Valley University books. It deals with serious issues, and I reccomend it to anyone. Jessica Wakefield, who was assulted by her former boyfriend, James Montgomery, is wondering what she should do about it. Maia, who was raped by James, is afraid to speak up. Jessica was afraid, at first, but eventually spoke up. Also, she has a trial with James in court. Elizabeth totally supports her, as do Steven and Billie. Also, her former husband, Michael McAllery says a few kind words to her. Anyway, Jessica deals with the fact that James almost raped her, and hopes that people will believe her. Meanwhile, Alexandra Rollins fidns love on the campus hotline, little does she know who he really is. Lila and Bruce fall madly in love and are rescued. Anyway, back to the Jessica/James trial. It was so beautiful! The way Jessica felt confident was so wonderful! And when Maia testified, I was so proud of her. Also, the march was awesome! The way it built up Jessica's confidence was great. The trial was awesome, too. This book deals a lot with date rape and sexual assualt. Jessica and Maia helped save a lot of people. Also, Mike McAllery is so sweet to Jessica. Anyway, this book is a must have!

Take Back the Night #10--a review

I think the first 11 SVU books are the best ever-written. this particular book follows Jess/James' trial, and has a relieving, courageous (Maia) outcome. It deals with the outcome of rape-assault, and I think the book emphasizes the importance of speaking out! I think the male reactions in the book are pretty realistic...and Jessica's fear, the whole thing is just so REAL! I also like the march on-campus, I know a lot of colleges are doing those nowadays.

ONE OF THE BEST SVU BOOKS EVER EVER EVER WRITTEN!!!!!

This book was fanstastic - it was quite hard to believe that it was an SVU book! It was very realistic and moving. Jessica's trial made me cry so much! I am so glad that Maia spoke out and sent James down. More SVU books should be written like this!

GOOD!!!!GOOD!!!!GOOD!!!!!!

This book was the best! I am glad Jessica got the courage to speak out and I am very glad Maia got the courage to testify. This kind of thing can happen in real life, and there is so much abuse with women today, and it NEEDS TO STOP!!! Women need to speak out and stand up for their rights, and take a stand, just as the women did in this book. My university had a march similiar to the one in the book, and it had as big a turnout just as the one in the book. This book is MUST READ, for all ages. I could strangled Alison Quinn, she was, as usual, being a snot nosed prick.

Excellent. Serious- these things are important.

This book is about a serious matter- one that can easily happen in real life... To me, to you, to any woman. In a way, this is one of the most "mature" Sweet Valley books I've read. One of the best too. But... I could just STRANGLE Alison Quinn!