Little Island Bird by Magee Gonzales

Little Island Bird tells the story of abuse from a child victims viewpoint. Compassionately written, it provides a 360 degree look into the complex stories of both victim and victimizer. When little Palila is pulled away from the safety of her grandmother's pacific island home and forced into new and strange settings on mainland USA, she quickly learns that grownups can't be trusted, no matter how they appear in public. For Palila's abusers, however, the truth that children can and will keep secrets, provides the perfect camouflaged concealment for their loathsome acts. This short book is written for readers who want to understand what goes on behind closed doors.