Pretty Girl-13

A disturbing and powerful psychological thriller about a girl who must piece together the mystery of her kidnapping and abuse, Pretty Girl-13 is a haunting yet ultimately uplifting story about the healing power of courage, hope, and love.

Angie Chapman was thirteen years old when she ventured into the woods on a Girl Scout camping trip. Now she's returned home...only to find that it's three years later and she's sixteen—or at least that's what everyone tells her. What happened to the last three years of her life?

With a tremendous amount of courage, Angie embarks on a journey to discover the fragments of her lost time. She eventually discovers a terrifying secret and must decide: What do you do when you remember things you wish you could forget?

Perfect for fans of books like Elizabeth Scott's Living Dead Girl and Kathleen Glasgow's Girl in Pieces.

• Multiple Personalities: To find the truth, Angie must listen to the other girls living in her head. They call themselves Girl Scout, Little Wife, and more—and they hold the key to her missing years.
• Unreliable Narrator: Angie wants to piece together her past, but her memory is a minefield of missing time and conflicting stories from alters who have their own secrets. Can she even trust herself?
• Kidnapping Mystery: Trapped for three years in a remote cabin, parts of Angie’s mind did whatever it took to survive. Now that she’s home, the real battle for her life begins.
• Dark Contemporary YA: A gripping and emotionally raw novel that unflinchingly explores the aftermath of trauma, perfect for readers who love dark, character-driven thrillers.

In Liz Coley's alarming and fascinating psychological mystery, sixteen-year-old Angie Chapman must piece together the story of her kidnapping and abuse. Pretty Girl-13 is a disturbing—and ultimately empowering—page-turner about accepting our whole selves, and the healing power of courage, hope, and love.

“Unflinchingly honest and brilliantly conceived. This book will haunt you.” - Lauren Myracle, New York Times Bestselling author of Shine and Bliss

“Readers...will certainly find themselves emotionally involved in [Angie’s] story from beginning to end.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Chilling...fascinating.” - ALA Booklist

“Readers interested in psychological explorations will appreciate and admire Angie’s struggles and journey.” - School Library Journal

“It’s a harrowing journey with no shortage of creepy moments and imagery, and readers should be fascinated by Angie’s efforts to put her life and mind in order after years of abuse.” - Publishers Weekly

“A story of survival and resilience that will haunt you long after you turn the last page.” - Cinda Williams Chima