North Street First Prize for
Literary Fiction, 2022

SHE'S SIXTEEN. SHE'S PREGNANT.

​ ABORTION IS A CRIME.

WHAT CAN SHE DO?

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"A 16-year-old girl's unexpected pregnancy leads her on a hero's journey in this 1963-set debut historical novel. A beautifully written, compassionate coming-of-age tale with subtle mythic overtones." 

         --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/wendy-sibbison/helen-in-trouble/

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A meaningful read for mature readers of all ages and for Book Groups.