Annabelle has a secret. When she was seven years old, she was
approached by aneighborhood boy and invited into a "secret club."
Unfortunately, this club was just aruse for thirteen-year-old Joel
to groom Annabelle for abuse. A few years later, whenAnnabelle
turns eleven, she finds some bad feelings have returned for her.
Experts Acclaim for "Annabelle's Secret"
"Amy Barth's Annabelle could be just the 'friend' a sexually abused
child needs, andit models just what parents should to do if their
child shares about sexual abuse. A greatlittle resource for
children, parents, schools, therapists, treatment agencies, and
preventionprograms."
--Karen R. Nash, LCSW
""Annabelle's Secret" is a well-written and beautifully illustrated
book for children thattells the difficult tale of Annabelle, what
happened to her, and what she did to stop thesexual abuse that she
was experiencing. The book is written in a straightforward
yetcompelling manner that exposes the excruciating situation that
far too many children experience.This book is a welcome and needed
addition to the tools that we have for childrenand families and
service providers for dealing openly about child sexual
abuse."
--Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH, Founder and CEO
Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse, Inc
""Annabelle's Secret" supports important issues regarding sexual
abuse that may arisein a young girl's life. Written like a
comforting letter from a survivor, the young reader willbecome
aware of the importance and safety to report any encounters. The
book is simplywritten and in understandable terms for any 6 to
9-year old. The information is concise, yet heartening and loving.
Annabelle's Secret should be read with a parent presentto encourage
dialog about this significant subject."
--Irene Watson, author of"The Sitting Swing: Finding Wisdom to
Know the Difference"
"Annabelle relates a story that reconfirms what I have observed
over many years.Abused children, male or female, universally
believe that it is their fault. Their self-imageis mangled; they
need to tell the truth; and they must get help from someone who
knowshow to treat such an injury to the soul."
--Fr. Heyward B. Ewart, III, PhD, "Author of Am I Bad? Recovering
From Abuse"
To learn more, please visit www.AmyJBarth.comFrom Loving Healing
press www.LovingHealing.com
JUV039210 Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Sexual Abuse
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