It is a book that teaches valuable lessons, and so, may also appeal to parents and caregivers, and act as an important discussion piece for families. Defined as hi-lo contemporary fiction, it is a novel originally written for a young adult audience, and is a story that addresses important issues like abduction, sexual abuse, and bullying. Draper's PANIC is a heart-pounding saga that will easily appeal to a wide age and range of readers.

Draper, this is a heart-breaking story that quickly turns into an exhilarating examination of power and loss, and the inspiring fight to take it all back. From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author, Sharon M. While each girl fights for escape from their own personal prison, they desperately search for an inner strength they hope is there. She is now being held captive and forced to 'play her part' in Thane's horrifying production, all while her family and friends, who are desperately waiting for news of her safety, live through their own horrors and traumas.

Still unaware of the looming danger, Diamond is lured into Thane's house, accepts a drink, and then pays the unthinkable price for the promise of starring in a Hollywood movie. It's a dream come true for the aspiring dancer! Diamond ignores everything she's been taught since she was a little girl, and willingly gets into a car with the stranger. After meeting Thane, the handsome Hollywood movie director, 15-year-old Diamond is easily persuaded to accompany him back to his family's home to audition for an exciting part in upcoming movie. PANIC is a gripping tale of two teenage girls and their experience with manipulation, abduction, and abuse. waking up, tied to a bed, groggy, naked, and alone. New York: Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2013.

Panic by Sharon M. Draper