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    The Protectors and The Sanctuary: The Protectors, #2
    The Protectors and The Sanctuary: The Protectors, #2
    The Protectors and The Sanctuary: The Protectors, #2
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    The Protectors and The Sanctuary: The Protectors, #2

    By Claire Leong

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    "Alyssa, 12, is probably too old to have imaginary friends. She has imaginery monsters under her bed, though; monsters that protect her from the real danger – her father. Tonight, upon returning from The Sanctuary, she watches her body lay in bed with glassy eyes, quaking lips, a teddy bear named Tammy in her arms, and a split down her stomach."

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherClaire Leong
    Release dateOct 19, 2016
    ISBN9781536508482
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      The Protectors and The Sanctuary - Claire Leong

      Acknowledgements

      The boyfriend

      For being there with (not just for) me through illness; attending mental health caregiving classes for me; pushing me to work towards recovery even when I get unreasonably angry with you; following me to medical appointments, waltzing off-beat with me; showing me what love should be, how things ought to be.

      The family

      For keeping me even after I’ve peed, pooped, and vomited on you; paying exorbitant medical bills to make sure I get the best treatment; doing what you think is best for me so often; reminding me to prioritise my health over education; not giving up on me after so long.

      The Mudkip

      For agreeing

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