Exit, Pursued by a Bear

Exit, Pursued by a Bear

From #1 New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston, comes a brave and unforgettable story that will inspire readers to rethink how we treat survivors.Â

Hermione Winters is captain of her cheerleading team, and in tiny Palermo Heights, this doesnâ‚¬t mean what you think it means. At PHHS, the cheerleaders don't cheer for the sports teams; they are the sports teamâ‚¬"the pride and joy of a small town. The team's summer training camp is Hermione's last and marks the beginning of the end ofâ‚¬Â¦sheâ‚¬s not sure what. She does know this season could make her a legend. But during a camp party, someone slips something in her drink. And it all goes black.

In every class, there's a star cheerleader and a pariah pregnant girl. They're never supposed to be the same person. Hermione struggles to regain the control she's always had and faces a wrenching decision about how to move on. The rape wasn't the beginning of Hermione Winter's story and she's not going to let it be the end. She wonâ‚¬t be anyoneâ‚¬s cautionary tale.

"E.K. Johnston has a seemingly limitless range.... This is realistic fiction at it's best."â‚¬"The Globe & MailÂ

Ëœâ€¦ "Johnstonâ‚¬s cleverâ‚¬"but never preciousâ‚¬"update of Shakespeareâ‚¬sÂ The Winterâ‚¬s TaleÂ is unflinching but not at all graphic in its treatment of sexual violence....Â Middle and high school readers will pass this powerful, engaging story around and around."â‚¬"Kirkus Reviews,Â starred review

Ëœâ€¦ "Fierce and gorgeously drawn, this is a rape story that doesnâ‚¬t focus on victimhood."â‚¬"Booklist,Â starred review

Ëœâ€¦Â â‚¬Å“A beautifully written portrait of a young woman facing the unthinkable, this is a must-buy for high school collections.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"SLJ,Â starred review

"Exit, Pursued by a BearÂ is an important new novel comparable withÂ SpeakÂ by Laurie Halse Anderson.â‚¬Ââ‚¬"VOYA.

"This story of a cheerleader rising up after a traumatic event will give youÂ Veronica Mars-level feels that will stay with you long after you finish."â‚¬"Seventeen Magazine
Country USA
Brand Dutton Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Dutton Books for Young Readers
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2016-03-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781101994580

Country	USA
Brand	Dutton Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Dutton Books for Young Readers
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2016-03-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781101994580

Exit, Pursued by a Bear

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