Dancing with the Devil follows Mackenzie Douglas, a seemingly confident teenager with a great boyfriend, a passion for biking, and a younger sister who looks up to her. Beneath the surface, however, Mac carries emotional scars from a traumatic childhood and has spent years building walls around memories she would rather forget.
When a long-awaited summer bike trip begins to stir those memories, Mac is forced to face the truth about her past. As she realizes her sister may be vulnerable to the same cycle of abuse, she must decide whether she is ready to expose long-hidden secrets and risk the life she has carefully built in order to protect someone she loves.
"Mackenzie felt so real and alive to me as a teenager, facing all of the normal challenges of the teen years, but with an unspeakable past that she must live with and get through. All of the characters in this book, especially, and unfortunately because he is so awful, the father, seem so REAL that at the end it's hard to believe they are not. I love Mackenzie's strength once she realizes she must confront her past in order to own her future. It's a good reminder that no matter what our life circumstances, we can all choose to be the heroes of our own lives.
I really admired what the story stood for..."
I really admired what the story stood for..."
— GoodReads
Book Specifications
Publisher
Harcourt Children's Books
Publication Date
March 15, 1998
Pages
32
ISBN-10
015201978X
ISBN-13
978-0152019786
Dimensions
10 x 0.1 x 8 inches
Awards & Recognition
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
Parent's Choice Award
Selected for the New York Public Library's "100 Titles for Reading and Sharing"
American Bookseller Pick of the Lists
"My 3-year-old asks for this book every night! The interactive format is brilliant—she loves guessing which animals hop and which don't. The illustrations are bright and engaging. A definite keeper in our home library."
— Amazon Reviewer
"As a preschool teacher, I use this book constantly. It's perfect for teaching animal movements and getting kids up and moving. The repetitive text helps with language development, and the humor keeps everyone giggling."
— Goodreads Review
"Charming illustrations and a simple but effective concept. My kids love the surprise ending (no spoilers!). Katie Davis has a gift for understanding what appeals to young children."
— Barnes & Noble Review
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