The Last Refuge
- ISBN-10
- 0733603181
- ISBN-13
- 9780733603181
- Series
- The Last Refuge
- Category
- Alcohol
- Pages
- 142
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Author
- Dianne Bates
Description
Thirteen-year-old Mitch and her younger brother and sister live in fear of their father, who is a dangerous drunk. After a particularly vicious bashing their mother finally finds the courage to leave. The family take refuge in a women's hostel and start on the long road to a new and better life. A novel for readers of 11-13 years.
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