
This intense chapter book follows 15-year-old Angela, who finds herself in a remote, run-down reform school in Colorado. Initially placed with the "better girls," Angela soon learns that her friends, deemed "dangerous," are being isolated and forced to live in inhumane conditions. Driven by loyalty and a sense of justice, Angela makes the courageous decision to join her friends, facing the same harsh treatment, with the ultimate goal of orchestrating their escape. The book explores themes of friendship, resilience, and standing up against injustice in a gritty, suspenseful narrative. It's suitable for readers aged 12-16.
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Sign in to write a reviewGirls deemed 'dangerous' are isolated and mistreated by the school system.
Protagonist is sent to a remote reform school, away from her family.
Implied institutional abuse and neglect, with girls 'left to live as animals'.
Reformatories often involve psychotherapy and rehabilitation, which are mentioned as subjects, though not central to the plot description.