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Keeping Secrets


No. of pages 144

Published: 2006

Great for age 12-18 years

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"Keeping Secrets" by Sue Barrow follows the intertwined lives of a small-town community as hidden truths emerge and old wounds resurface. At the heart of the story is a woman named Lila, who returns to her hometown after years away, only to confront the painful memories and family secrets she thought she'd left behind. As she navigates past relationships and unravels the truth about her family's history, Lila discovers the strength to face her demons. The novel explores themes of forgiveness, trust, and the complexities of love, ultimately highlighting the liberating power of revealing long-held secrets. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

There are 144 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2006 by Gomer Press .