The True Colors of Caitlynne Jackson - Softcover

When her abusive mother storms off and does not come back, Caity depends on her own budding romance, her love of nature, her affection for her sister, and her own resilience to survive against all odds. Reprint.

Caity and her sister Kara get along well, considering their home life. By sticking together and keeping out of their mother's way, they eat, go to school, and protect each other from their mother's terrifying and seemingly random verbal and physical attacks. Some friends help and make a difference. But when their mother storms off with a suitcase and doesn't return, the girls realize they can't cope on their own for long. Yet, as Caity comes to realize, there is a lot they can do to take control of their future.