The Only Alien on the Planet

Ginny never thought she would fall for someone like Smitty. But the more she tries to understand his quiet pain, the more she falls deeply in love with him. Eventually, Smitty lets Ginny into his troubled, hidden world, and they begin the gradual process of healing--together. This is an intensse, emotionally powerful novel that deals with the issue of abuse. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.