Stained

By Cheryl Rainfield

Book Overview

Sixteen-year-old Sarah Meadows longs for "normal." Born with a port wine stain covering half her face, all her life she's been plagued by stares, giggles, bullying, and disgust. But when she's abducted on the way home from school, Sarah is forced to uncover the courage she never knew she had, become a hero rather than a victim, and learn to look beyond her face to find the beauty and strength she has inside. It's that--or succumb to a killer.

Psychological Thriller: Sarah isn't just fighting for her life; she's fighting a battle of wits against a deranged captor determined to break her spirit.Bullying and Body Image: A raw and honest look at the cruelty of being an outsider, and the journey to find self-worth when the world only sees a flaw.Strong Female Character: Forced to go from victim to hero, Sarah must dig deep to find a strength she never knew she had to outsmart the killer holding her captive.Abduction and Kidnapping Suspense: A gripping, page-turning account of a teen's fight for freedom after being taken, where every second counts and every choice could be her last.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0544439473
• ISBN13: 9780544439474
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher