The Last Safe Place on Earth by Richard Peck

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Todd, 15, thinks life in the quality community of Walden Woods is perfect, until Laurel, his dream girl, comes to babysit for his sister and reveals the forces of fundamentalism and censorship at work in the town. A provocative new novel by a highly honored author that speaks to today's... read more

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Todd: Main Character
Diana: Todd's cousin
Marnie: Todd's Little Sister
Dad: Todd's Father
Mom: Todd's Mother
Laurel Kellerman: Babysitter
C.E: Todd's Best Friend

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The Children's Rights Forum: Censor Group

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Halloween's a week and a half away, Homecoming the weekend after.

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Richard Peck (Author)

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Books › Teens › Authors, A-Z › ( P ) › Peck, Richard
Books › Children's Books › Issues
Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
Books › Teens › Social Issues
Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction

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