An ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ALA Quick Pick, and an ALA Recommended Book for Reluctant Young Readers
Nancy and Katie are best friends with one big thing in commonβthey both cut themselves: βNot by accident, we do it purposelyβand regularlyβbecause physical pain is comforting, and because now it has become a habit.β
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Crosses was the first novel for young adults to deal with an increasingly widespread disorder, and βgraphically describes the cry for help of many adolescents and how far they have to fall before they are even noticedβ (Voice of Young Adults).