by Elizabeth E. Thompson (Author), Gaurav Bhatnagar (Illustrator), Lor Bingham (Editor)

11-year-old Hayly Simmons is a brave confident, determined little girl who enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially her best friend Cree. Hayly and her family live in the seaside town of Mount Vernon. Sadly, her world is turned upside down when she finds out that Cree is a victim of child abuse. Despite the obstacles along the way, Hayly knows that it's up to her to ensure that the person responsible for hurting her friend is made to pay.