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    The Weight of Innocence
    The Weight of Innocence
    The Weight of Innocence
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    The Weight of Innocence

    By J. A. De Yoe

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    The Weight of Innocence

    by J. A. De Yoe

    Eleven-year-old Robin, and his younger brothers, Peter and Paul, play hooky from school and steal some coke out of mischief, thinking it would remain their secret. But they are caught and charged with breaking and entering, vandalism and theft, as well as truancy. Their mother is furious when she finds out. Robin thinks the worst is over. He thought wrong. Their nightmare is only beginning A compelling and at times heart wrenching read, The Weight of Innocence reveals the terrible consequences when the law treats boyish pranks like a full-blown adult crimeit can alter and destroy the direction of the future.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris US
    Release dateMay 30, 2012
    ISBN9781477119112
    The Weight of Innocence
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    J. A. De Yoe

    J. A. DeYoe lives in London Ontario Canada where she has spent the last several years working in the field of mental health.

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