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The Rules of Survival

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 11,931 Ratings and 1,242 Reviews

Book Description
It all starts when Matthew observes a heroic scene in a convenience store: A man named Murdoch puts himself between an abusive father and his son. Matt is determined to get to know this man. And when, amazingly, Murdoch begins dating Matt's mother, it seems as if life may become peaceful for the first time.

Matt and his sisters have never before known a moment of peace in a household rul... More
Book Information
PublisherDial Books For Young Readers
BindingHardcover (10 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages272
ISBN-100803730012
ISBN-13978-0803730014
Publication Date09/07/2006
The Creators
About Nancy Werlin (Author) : Nancy Werlin is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Nancy Werlin include The Rules of Survival (Unabridged), Are You Alone on Purpose?.
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9/6/2011 Grier Cooper said:
Horrifyingly illustrative depiction of life with an abusive, vindictive, crazy parent. Matt and his sister Callie struggle to survive and protect their younger sister, Emmy, under the reign of terror and constant stream of men their mother, NIkki, drags home.... when she bothers coming home at all. ... more

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