Dirty Little Secrets

Dirty Little Secrets by C. J. Omololu is a poignant exploration of family dynamics and personal struggles, published by Walker on February 1, 2010. This first edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Lucy, a teenager grappling with the overwhelming burden of her mother’s compulsive hoarding, which has transformed their home into a chaotic environment filled with shame and secrecy.
Readers will find an hour-by-hour account of Lucy’s desperate efforts to navigate her challenging circumstances and save her family from the grip of hoarding. The book delves into social themes related to emotions, feelings, and the complexities of family relationships, offering insight into the profound impact such issues can have on a young person’s life. Through Lucy’s journey, the narrative addresses the often-hidden struggles associated with parental behaviors, inviting readers to reflect on the broader implications of these social themes.
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Everyone has a secret. But Lucy’s is bigger and dirtier than most. It’s one she’s been hiding for years-that her mom’s out-of-control hoarding has turned their lives into a world of garbage and shame. Tackling an increasingly discussed topic that is both fascinating and disturbing, C. J. Omololu weaves an hour-by-hour account of Lucy’s desperate attempt to save her family. Readers join Lucy on a path from which there is no return, and the impact of hoarding on one teen’s life will have them completely hooked.
Praise for Dirty Little Secrets:
“Shocking, tragic, desperate, and believable. . . . a valuable new addition to heartbreaking but honest books about teens.” -School Library Journal
“An emotionally charged novel. . .readers will be rapt.” -Kirkus Reviews
“A disturbing appraisal of how a mother’s obsessive hoarding affects her teenage daughter in this frank novel.” -Publishers Weekly
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