1997

Corey’s Story: Her Family’s Secret (1997)
[first published as My Dad’s Definitely Not a Drunk! (1992)]

Synopsis
 Twelve-year-old Corey O'Dell is struggling with a family secret: Her dad drinks too much and has trouble holding a job.  When Mr. O'Dell's alcohol abuse takes a turn for the worse, Corey and her mother discover a way to help that they never would have dreamed of.

Reviews
"A realistic and sensitive portrayal of family dynamics in an alcoholic's home, this has characterizations that are especially well rounded."   --School Library Journal

Awards and Honors
Benjamin Franklin Award Finalist
Young Hoosier Book Award nominee

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