Best Seller
Ebook
Published on Feb 16, 2012 | 400 Pages
A courageous young woman finds herself in a world of deception, danger, and human trafficking in this riveting story of human survival.
“Gritty, realistic, and eye-opening.”—Booklist
“Chillingly credible and unflinchingly revealed.”—Kirkus Reviews
When the American Dream becomes a nightmare . . .
Ever since her parents were killed and her beloved uncle vanished, Hannah has struggled to support herself and her grandmother. So when she’s offered the chance to leave Moldova and become a nanny for a family in Los Angeles, it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime.
At first, Hannah likes her new employers. But after weeks of working sixteen-hour days and not being allowed to leave the house, she still hasn’t been paid. As things go from bad to worse, Hannah finds herself doing things she never imagined herself capable of—lying, eavesdropping, even sneaking out late at night to meet Colin, the boy who lives next door. And when she gets caught, the mother threatens her with a fate even worse than being a slave: prostitution.
When Hannah discovers that the father knew her family back in Moldova, she’s determined to find out if he knows anything about her missing uncle. But as she uncovers the truth, she may be exposing more than she bargained on—and putting her life in danger.
“Gritty, realistic, and eye-opening.”—Booklist
“Chillingly credible and unflinchingly revealed.”—Kirkus Reviews
When the American Dream becomes a nightmare . . .
Ever since her parents were killed and her beloved uncle vanished, Hannah has struggled to support herself and her grandmother. So when she’s offered the chance to leave Moldova and become a nanny for a family in Los Angeles, it seems like the opportunity of a lifetime.
At first, Hannah likes her new employers. But after weeks of working sixteen-hour days and not being allowed to leave the house, she still hasn’t been paid. As things go from bad to worse, Hannah finds herself doing things she never imagined herself capable of—lying, eavesdropping, even sneaking out late at night to meet Colin, the boy who lives next door. And when she gets caught, the mother threatens her with a fate even worse than being a slave: prostitution.
When Hannah discovers that the father knew her family back in Moldova, she’s determined to find out if he knows anything about her missing uncle. But as she uncovers the truth, she may be exposing more than she bargained on—and putting her life in danger.
Author
Kim Purcell
Kim Purcell is an award-winning author, writing teacher, and developmental author whose work helps writers of all ages find their voice, build confidence, and finish the stories they’ve always wanted to tell. She is the author of Write a Novel in 100 Days: The Busy Writer’s Guide to Finishing Your Book Fast, forthcoming from Penguin Random House, as well as the young adult novels Trafficked and This Is Not a Love Letter.Her critically acclaimed YA novels have been recognized by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, Mighty Girl Books, and Bank Street College. This Is Not a Love Letter was named one of NPR’s Best Books of 2018, and her work has appeared on respected reading lists for young readers and teens.Kim has more than 25 years of teaching experience and has taught ELA, creative writing, and ESL. She has worked with kids, teens, and adults in classrooms, writing programs, online workshops, and community organizations. Her students have finished novels, published books, won awards, earned scholarships, and used their writing accomplishments in college applications.Kim holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a BA in International Relations and English from the University of British Columbia. She has taught in Korea, Los Angeles, and New York City, including programs with WriteGirl LA and the Los Angeles and Culver City school districts. With Write a Novel in 100 Days, Kim brings her warm, practical teaching style to anyone who has ever dreamed of writing a book but felt too busy, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin.Where to find Kim:Website: https://kimpurcell.com/Instagram: @authorkimpurcellYouTube: @authorkimpurcellTikTok: @authorkimpurcellFacebook: Kim Purcell Writer
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