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There is no escape for Ben McKee. For weeks, he's covered the bruises on his body. He's even lied to his teachers and new friends at Bluford High School. But the trouble in Ben's house isn't going away. And if he doesn't act soon, it could swallow him and his mother forever.

Search for Safety tells the story of Ben McKee, a new sophomore at Bluford High School. At home, Ben is living a nightmare. His mother has married Larry, an abusive man who wants nothing to do with his stepson. And when Larry loses his job and starts drinking, Ben finds himself—and his mother—in grave danger.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. For weeks, Ben McKee covered the bruises on his body. He's even lied to his teachers and new friends at Bluford High. But the trouble in Ben's house isn't going away. And if he doesn't act soon, it could swallow him and his mom forever.

There is no escape for Ben McKee. For weeks, heÕs covered the bruises on his body. HeÕs even lied to his teachers and new friends at Bluford High School. But the trouble in BenÕs house isnÕt going away. And if he doesnÕt act soon, it could swallow him and his mother forever.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. For weeks, Ben McKee covered the bruises on his body. He's even lied to his teachers and new friends at Bluford High. But the trouble in Ben's house isn't going away. And if he doesn't act soon, it could swallow him and his mom forever.

Bluford High: It's not just school--it's real life. There's no escape for Ben McKee. For weeks, he's covered the bruises on his body. He's even lied to his teachers and new friends at Bluford High. But the trouble in Ben's house isn't going away. And if he doesn't act soon, it could swallow him and his mother forever.