About This Book
"Shock Point" follows 15-year-old Cassie Streng as she uncovers a horrifying secret: her psychiatrist stepfather is administering dangerous experimental drugs to his teenage patients. When Cassie attempts to expose his malpractice, he retaliates by sending her to a remote, harsh boot camp in Mexico, designed to break her spirit and keep her quiet. This intense thriller explores themes of justice, bravery, and resilience as Cassie navigates the challenges of the camp while desperately trying to find a way to reveal the truth. It's a gripping read for mature middle-grade and young adult readers, tackling serious issues of medical ethics, family betrayal, and the fight for autonomy.
Fifteen-year-old Cassie Streng is determined to expose her stepfather after learning that he is giving a dangerous experimental drug to his teenaged psychiatric patients, but he sends her to a boot camp for troubled teens in Mexico in order to keep her quiet.
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Discussion Prompts
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What would you do if you discovered a secret like Cassie's?
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How does Cassie show bravery throughout the story?
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What are some ethical responsibilities that doctors and parents have?
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How do the other teens at the boot camp influence Cassie, and how does she influence them?
5
What does this book teach us about standing up for ourselves and for others?
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