ISBN: | 9781596634596 |
Publisher: | Castle Keep Press |
Published: | 25 October, 2010 |
Format: | Paperback |
"Dear Joey" is a gentle book about an abused white boy and his elderly black neighbor, Mrs. Benson. Joey likes to help Mrs. Benson with household and outdoor chores. She repays him by making him special foods and drinks and by making him feel loved and safe. Joey doesn't tell Mrs. Benson of the verbal and physical abuse he encounters from his alcoholic father at home because he is too embarrassed. But she shines her warmth, love and support towards him and that makes all the difference. One day, Joey is startled to find that the elderly Mrs. Benson has passed on, and will no longer be his next door neighbor. The events that continue to unfold in 10 year old Joey's life show how much he has learned and benefited from the warm regard and care of Mrs. Benson. An agency to help abused children is recommended, and the seeds of hope for change in the vicious cycle of abuse are planted.
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