My brother is not a monster : a story of addiction and recovery /

"I miss the old Joey." Sophia's older brother Joey has changed. Sophia is confused and angry when he begins acting differently - missing family events, staying out late, and even stealing money from her piggy bank. And Sophia is scared when she finds Joey passed out in his room and th...

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Main Author: Varon, Lee S. (Author)
Other Authors: Monnin, Alisha (Illustrator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, USA : Rachlee Books, [2021]
Edition:First edition.
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