Purple Heart

Name: Purple Heart
Author: Patricia McCormick

by Patricia McCormick

Teenage soldier recovers from physical wounds and emotional trauma of war

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Patricia McCormick

Patricia McCormick is an American author of young adult novels that address serious social issues. Cut and Sold have been praised for their unflinching look at self-harm and human trafficking.

More by Patricia McCormick

CutGirl copes with self-harm through art, recovery, and finding her voice
SoldGirls trafficked into sex slavery seek escape and rebuilding their lives
My Brother's KeeperBoy imprisoned for crime he didn't commit fights for his brother's freedom
Never Fall DownBoy survives genocide in Cambodia, escapes, rebuilds his fractured life