Cracked

K. M. Walton

Jan 2012 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

A teen takes a bottle of pills and lands in the psych ward with the bully who drove him to attempt suicide in this gripping novel.

Victor hates his life. He has no friends, gets beaten up at school, and his parents are always criticizing him. Tired of feeling miserable, Victor takes a bottle of his mother’s sleeping pills—only to wake up in the hospital.
Bull is angry, and takes all of his rage out on Victor. That makes him feel better, at least a little. But it doesn’t stop Bull’s grandfather from getting drunk and hitting him. So Bull tries to defend himself with a loaded gun.
When Victor and Bull end up as roommates in the same psych ward, there’s no way to escape each other or their problems. Which means things are going to get worse—much worse—before they get better.

Ratings and reviews

Great ending and captivating story. It didnt feel dragged out or slow; it was just right in length. I gave it 4 stars because I probably wouldnt read it again but who knows.

What an amazing book. The story of a bully and his victim....told in both character's voices. Gripping, sad, encouraging and hopeful. A must read for parents and teens!!

I am quite picky with what books I enjoy, and this one caught me right away, it didn't drag out the scenes, each word and feeling was planned out perfectly. The only problem now is what book do I read next?

About the author

K. M. Walton is the author of Cracked and Empty. A former middle school language arts teacher and teaching coach, she is passionate about education and ending peer bullying. She lives in Pennsylvania with her family. Visit her online at KMWalton.com and follow her on Twitter at @KMWalton1.