![]() ![]() It's an emotionally wrenching story that will keep readers' attention through its surprising conclusion. At this time it is also possible for these girls to become pregnant if they are sexually active. Around this age is typical for girls to be having their menstrual cycle. A typical 7th grader is around thirteen years old. ![]() The scenes between Devon, portrayed as a frozen and shattered victim of her own choices and background, and her lawyer, Dom (especially during the trial), are strong and resonate like the best courtroom dramas. The story line was intended for young adult readers in grades seven and up. The result-and the subsequent story of her arrest and prosecution-is harrowing, if melodramatic at times. Fueled by a mixture of intense denial about her predicament and disgust at her behavior, Devon tries to absolve herself of what happened “That Night” by pretending “IT” (how Devon refers to the baby throughout) never happened. ![]() But when she becomes pregnant, her carefully chiseled world turns in on itself. For optimal (if expected) shock effect, the perceived heartless mother, 15-year-old Devon Davenport, is a poster child overachiever-star goalie for the soccer team, exceptional student, well-liked by all. According to the author's note, “approximately one baby is abandoned to a trash can every day in the United States.” This “dumpster baby” phenomenon is the subject of Efaw's ( Battle Dress ![]()
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