Books by Cheryl Rainfield
STAINED
Sixteen-year-old Sarah Meadows longs for "normal." Born with a port wine stain covering half her face, all her life she’s been plagued by stares, giggles, bullying, and disgust. But when she’s abducted on the way home from school, Sarah is forced to uncover the courage she never knew she had, become a hero rather than a victim, and learn to look beyond her face to find the beauty and strength she has inside. It’s that—or succumb to a killer.
Published: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Nov 19, 2013
Sarah, a teen with a port-wine stain and body image issues, is abducted, and must find a way to rescue herself.'
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HUNTED
Caitlyn is a telepath in a world where having any paranormal power is illegal. A paranormal fantasy/dystopian.
Published: WestSide Books, December 15, 2011
Editor(s): Evelyn Fazio
Caitlyn is a telepath in a world where that is illegal. She is on the run from the government troopers, trying to stay hidden and alive--and trying to help make the world a better place for others with paranormal talents.'''''''''''''''''
HUNTED is a Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy finalist!HUNTED got a rave review in VOYA and in CM!! HUNTED as rave reviews! Check them out to see what people are saying.
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SCARS
An edgy, realistic, and hopeful novel about a queer teen survivor of sexual abuse who uses self-harm to cope.And yes, it's really my own arm on the cover of SCARS.
Published: WestSide Books, March 24, 2010
Editor(s): Evelyn Fazio
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Kendra must face her past and stop hurting herself--before it's too late...''''
Get FREE Scars goodies including a postcard short stort story.Scars got a starred review from School Library Journal! (May 1st issue) I'm thrilled!
Scars is a 2010 GG Finalist (Governor General Literary Award), #1 in ALA's Top 10 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, and is on ALA's Rainbow List (LGBT recommended books). It's also a Staff Pick for Teaching Tolerance (Fall 2012). Wow! (beaming)
A percentage of all my profits for Scars go to the Toronto Rape Crisis Center/Multicultural Women Against Rape and Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN).
Know about self-harm, or feel alone? Join in the discussion at Scars Tumblr. I will answer all questions and comments.
If you know someone who's used self-harm, or you've hurt yourself, I hope you'll read my Reasons Not To Hurt Yourself which you can download as a free PDF. You may also want to download Helpful Responses To Someone Who's Self-Harmed; Alternatives To Self-Harm; and How To Stop Self-Harming.
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SkinWalkers: Walking Both Sides
Hi-lo (high interest, low vocabulary) fantasy. For reluctant readers and fantasy lovers.
Published: HIP Books, May 2011
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Claire and her cousin Kelsey are hunting when Kelsey shoots a deer Skinwalker. Soon Claire and Kelsey are both captured by Skinwalkers seeking revenge. But when angry villagers attack the Skinwalker camp, Claire has to make a difficult choice. Whose side is she really on?'
The Last Dragon (Dragon Speaker, 1)
Hi-lo (high interest, low vocabulary) fantasy. For reluctant readers and fantasy lovers.
Published: HIP Books, Sept. 2009
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A boy who speaks with birds is the only one who can save the last dragon....''
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Short Stories by Cheryl Rainfield
Dear Teen Me
Editor(s): Miranda Kenneally and E. Kristen Anderson
Published: Zest Books, Oct 30, 2012
ISBN: 978-1936976218
Comfort Food
Edgy realistic short story for teens.
Editor(s): Colleen Morris and Joel A. Sutherland
Published: Graveside Tales, 2007
ISBN: 978-0-980133-80-6
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The Healer
Paranormal fantasy short story for teens.
Editor(s): Peter Carver
Published: Red Deer Press, 2006
ISBN: 0889953384
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