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Return To The Snake Pit Kindle Edition

by Donna Dillon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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It's been ten years since Charlene lost her best friend Cinda to Jr. High school bullying. Now she returns to Hargrove, not as a student, but a teacher, and finds herself among a whole new breed of bullies. A horrifying turn of events puts more than one life at stake when Charlie returns to The Snake Pit.
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 18 years
  2. Book 2 of 2
    The Snake Pit
  3. Print length
    179 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    6 - 12
  6. Publication date
    May 17, 2013
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00CVC5BMC
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 476 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 179 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0990587851
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Donna L Dillon

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My name is Donna Dillon. I live in Illinois with my husband and four kids. I am your typical starving artist, I am always writing,drawing, painting, you name it, I create it. I published my first novel, "The Snake Pit" in October, 2010. It is a short novel about bullying in the public schools, which is a subject I feel very strongly about. My second novel, a full length fiction, "Through The Gloaming" was published in April, 2012. My first children's book, "Why Did It Have To Rain Today?" which I wrote and Illustrated, was published in September, 2012. "Return to the Snake Pit: Saving Hargrove" published in 2013 and Christmas Child"released Christmas 2014. . I have recentlyfinished my 6th book, Dreamcatcher Chronicles: Little Girl Lost, just released October 2015.

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A. E. Drury
5.0 out of 5 stars Right out of the headlines
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013
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I read the first book of this series which is an important, thoughtful, and deep look into the subject of bullying in schools. This sequel powerfully takes the subject to a deeper, darker level. I love both books and would definitely recommend reading them in order. The sequel to Snake Pit reads more like a mystery novel than the original as suspicions are numerous, but proof is elusive. Realistic enough to be chilling, "Return to the Snake Pit" seems all to familiar to be fiction. The characters, all of them, are interesting and well drawn. I did not expect the ending and I quite literally flew through the second half of the book in anticipation of several possible outcomes. None of my "guesses" were correct. It brought many chilling memories of events close to my area. Events that are difficult to understand. Powerful story, highly recommended.

If you teach grades five through eight, chapter thirteen contains a simple classroom exercise that is worth the price of the book.
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Greta Burroughs
5.0 out of 5 stars A very serious subject
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2013
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Bullying in our schools is a very serious matter that many people would prefer to ignore. Unfortunately, the kids are the ones who suffer the consequences when teachers, administrators and parents fail to see what is in front of their faces.
As a student, Charlie learned first hand what bullying can do when her friend committed suicide due to excessive bullying. She returns to Hargrove Junior High years later, but this time as a teacher, determined to stop any and all bullies. Not an easy task, especially when the victim refuses to cooperative.
This is a must read for students, parents and teachers. The first step in combating the bullying problem is to acknowledge it is there. "Snake Pit" will open your eyes and get you to see what is right in front of your face.
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Arual .... Just a reader.
4.0 out of 5 stars A must read for Young Adults and Adults alike!
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2013
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Return to the Snake Pit: Saving Hargrove

This is a follow up book to "The Snake Pit: High School can be Torture". I purchased "Return to the Snake Pit" because it was an extension of the first book. I downloaded it to my phones Kindle app immediately upon completion of the first book.

They say children "grow out of" many things. Or "time heals all wounds".... Well not all wounds heal and time is not always the answer. In the original Snake Pit book, Charlene had befriended a little girl with a facial deformity caused by being born with cleft-pallet, Cinda. Cinda was bullied/teased relentlessly throughout the book and by the end she had taken her own life. (If you have not read it, READ it. I told you what happens to Cinda, but there is so much more you need to know!) Well this book takes Charlene back to that school 10 years later...this time as a teacher. A teacher with a mission. A mission to make sure no other child is never bullied the way her best friend Cinda had been. Charlene's wounds have not healed, her heart still breaks missing her best friend. She has not "grown out of" needing her friend close to her. So even though Charlene is not the direct recipient of the bullying she too is hurt terribly by it. This is where her mission gets it roots.

The way this story is told is not like the first, not after a tragedy and in interview style. This story follows Charlene as she faces the demons that haunt the hallways of Hargrove High. How Charlene reconnects with a boy from her past that also knew Cinda. How Charlene tries to stop some bullying, but learns how much worse her "help" really makes things worse. How she finally finds the truth and how she truly does change the lives of one small boy and three bullies.

This story will inform/educate how bullying does not only effect the bully and the target but so many other people no matter how the paths have crossed. The effect of the past, the promise of the future, the desperate desire to make sure no other person suffers the pain of being bullied. Pick it up. Took me about a day and a half to read it (and I don't read fast at all). Another great book. Get your copy today, read it and share it with those you love. The point of both of these books is how damaging bullying can be. Help stop bullying before it starts.

**This book has a few editing errors. As soon as the re-edited book comes out --- this book should rate a 5 with no doubt!
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Kristie Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY EXCEPTIONAL!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2016
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This book wasn't what I expected. It was exceptional!!! I couldn't put it down once I started and was very surprised by the ending. If only all the teachers in the all schools looked out after children that are being bullied like the characters in this book, the schools would be a much safer place. This should be a must read for all students. Way to go Donna!! Keep up the fantastic work!!
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Guerra
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2013
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Excellent follow-up to book one. The whole time I was on high alert and taking notes. The author is clearly passionate about the subject she's writing about. You can feel the raw emotions effortless coming out of the book. The characters are believable and the storyline IMPORTANT. Bullying is an awful thing to happen to and child or adult. Let's keep our children safe and for heaven's sake let's teach our children that bullying is NOT acceptable.
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Nancy
5.0 out of 5 stars Return to the Snake Pit Saving Hargrove
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2013
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Loved it! I have read all of Donna Dillon's books and feel she really knows how to pull at your heart strings! This book as well as The Snake Pit should be required reading for all Jr High schools!!
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K Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars A roundabout of emotions.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2013
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This book was both charming and alarming. It had twist, turns and bouts of surprise. Having grown to know the younger Charlie in the first of these books, it was nice to see her mature out to a decent, level headed and compassionate woman.

Not only does this story give a poignant insight into bullying and the effects it can have on the person and their families. It also has an element of sweetness and a warmth which makes it endearing.

I enjoyed this book very much! Thank you Donna.
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Jackie G Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Return To The Snake Pit
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2014
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A really good read. Excellent dialogue and story line. Bullying in schools should be stopped, difficult I know. But with books like Donna Dillon,s maybe we have a chance.
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