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--Karen R. Nash, LCSW "Annabelle's Secret is a well-written and beautifully illustrated book for children that tells the difficult tale of Annabelle, what happened to her, and what she did to stop the sexual abuse that she was experiencing. The book is written in a straightforward yet compelling manner that exposes the excruciating situation that far too many children experience. This book is a welcome and needed addition to the tools that we have for children and families and service providers for dealing openly about child sexual abuse."
--Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH, Founder and CEO
Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse, Inc "Annabelle's Secret supports important issues regarding sexual abuse that may arise in a young girl's life. Written like a comforting letter from a survivor, the young reader will become aware of the importance and safety to report any encounters. The book is simply written and in understandable terms for any 6 to 9-year old. The information is concise, yet heartening and loving. Annabelle's Secret should be read with a parent present to encourage dialog about this significant subject."
--Irene Watson, author of The Sitting Swing: Finding Wisdom to Know the Difference "Annabelle relates a story that reconfirms what I have observed over many years. Abused children, male or female, universally believe that it is their fault. Their self-image is mangled; they need to tell the truth; and they must get help from someone who knows how to treat such an injury to the soul."
--Fr. Heyward B. Ewart, III, PhD, Author of Am I Bad? Recovering From Abuse To learn more, please visit www.AmyJBarth.com From Loving Healing press www.LovingHealing.com Juvenile Fiction: Social Issues - Sexual Abuse
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781932690958 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Loving Healing Press |
| Publication date: | 01/01/2021 |
| Pages: | 24 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.90(w) x 7.84(h) x 0.08(d) |
| Lexile: | 650L (what's this?) |
| Age Range: | 6 - 9 Years |
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CHAPTER 1
I am Annabelle and I'm 14. I just started high school. I'm in the drama club and I also run cross-country. I have lots of friends but my very best friend is Isabella. I met her when I was 11. Things feel great right now, but there was a time when they didn't.
When I was 7, a boy in my neighborhood asked me to join his secret club. Wow, a secret club, that sounds fun! I thought. Joel was 13 and I thought it was really cool that he wanted me to join his club. He told me that the club was only for big girls.
The first day that I went to the secret club, it was just Joel and me. He showed me his tree house and then he did a bunch of cool tricks on his skateboard. It was fun! The next time we went to the secret club, Joel wanted to play a game that I really did not like. He took his pants off and he wanted me to touch him. I really didn't want to but he persuaded me by telling me that that's what big girls do. After all, the club was only for big boys and girls.
Joel told me not to tell anyone and to remember it was "a secret club." This had sounded fun at first but after a few more times, it gave me a funny feeling and I was scared. I wanted to tell my Mom, but every time I saw Joel, he would remind me that the club must remain a secret!
I didn't like to play outside anymore because I didn't want to bump into Joel. I hadn't told the secret to anyone yet, so no one knew why I wanted to stay inside. Every day, Mom would encourage me to play outside but I was always scared that I would see Joel.
Even though I tried to stay inside, some days I did go out and play. Joel would see me outside and he would try to convince me to be part of the club. I tried to listen to that funny feeling I had in my stomach, but Joel always won out.
I played with Joel in his backyard a few more times. Sometimes he would take off his pants and sometimes he would make me take off mine. The games we played always involved touching each other in places that gave me a yucky feeling.
In school they had taught us about good touch and bad touch, but I didn't know that the secret club was bad, even though the touches made me feel funny and strange. I felt special that Joel thought I was a big girl but I also felt yucky and scared.
I was confused but Joel always reminded me not to tell anybody. "Remember, it's our secret," he would say. I wanted to tell Mom, but I didn't want to make Joel angry. He also told me that I would get into trouble if I told anyone. I assured him I knew how to keep a secret and that I wanted to be a big girl.
(Continues…)
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Copyright © 2009 Amy Barth.
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"Amy Barth's Annabelle could be just the 'friend' a sexually abused child needs, and it models just what parents should to do if their child shares about sexual abuse. A great little resource for children, parents, schools, therapists, treatment agencies, and prevention programs."
--Karen R. Nash, LCSW
"Annabelle's Secret is a well-written and beautifully illustrated book for children that tells the difficult tale of Annabelle, what happened to her, and what she did to stop the sexual abuse that she was experiencing. The book is written in a straightforward yet compelling manner that exposes the excruciating situation that far too many children experience. This book is a welcome and needed addition to the tools that we have for children and families and service providers for dealing openly about child sexual abuse."
--Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH, Founder and CEO
Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse, Inc
"Annabelle's Secret supports important issues regarding sexual abuse that may arise in a young girl's life. Written like a comforting letter from a survivor, the young reader will become aware of the importance and safety to report any encounters. The book is simply written and in understandable terms for any 6 to 9-year old. The information is concise, yet heartening and loving. Annabelle's Secret should be read with a parent present to encourage dialog about this significant subject."
--Irene Watson, author of The Sitting Swing: Finding Wisdom to Know the Difference
"Annabelle relates a story that reconfirms what I have observed over many years. Abused children, male or female, universally believe that it is their fault. Their self-image is mangled; they need to tell the truth; and they must get help from someone who knows how to treat such an injury to the soul."
--Fr. Heyward B. Ewart, III, PhD, Author of Am I Bad? Recovering From Abuse