Delinsky, B. (2008). The secret between us. New York, NY : Doubleday.Deborah allows Grace to drive them back home in the rain when she picks up Grace from a party. However, when their car hits a man running in the dark, Deborah sends Grace running home and decides to take responsibility for the accident on her shoulder.
This story is about how the decision brings in tension between mother and daughter and threatens their special bond.
Even though the book has been written from the perspective of Deborah and mainly explores her relationship with her parents, ex-husband and children, it can be also read from Grace's point of view.
Grace, a 16 year old, suffers because of Deborah's well-inteneded lie. In the end, she becomes more assertive and takes responsibility for the accident and by doing so, has grown up.
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