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NOW A MAJOR FILM CALLED LEAVE NO TRACE, DIRECTED BY DEBRA GRANIK (WINTER'S BONE) A thirteen-year-old girl and her father live in Forest Park, an enormous nature preserve in Portland, Oregon. They inhabit an elaborate cave shelter, wash in a nearby creek, store perishables at the water's edge, use a makeshift septic system, tend a garden, even keep a library of sorts. Once a week they go to the city to buy groceries and otherwise merge with the civilized world. But one small mistake allows a back-country jogger to discover them, which derails their entire existence, ultimately provoking a deeper flight. Inspired by a true story and told through the startlingly sincere voice of its young narrator, Caroline, My Abandonment is a riveting journey into life at the margins and a mesmerising tale of survival and hope. AUTHOR: Peter Rock is the author of several novels, including My Abandonment, and a collection of stories, The Unsettling. He teaches writing at Reed College.

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Developed by authors with wide ranging experience of teaching and examining, this comprehensive guide provides support for exam preparation and practice, as well as answers to questions and activities from the coursebook. Detailed teaching notes for each chapter include guidance around learning and assessment objectives, suggested activities, advice on handling misconceptions and details of subject specific vocabulary. PowerPoint slides featuring diagrams from the book are also available to use when teaching.

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