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self-destruction

Books about self-destruction for readers of all ages.

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The Hanged Man

Francesca Lia Block

Ages 14–18eating disordersmental health

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Crank

Ellen Hopkins

Ages 14–18addictionfamily dysfunction

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In ecstasy

Kate McCaffrey

Ages 14–18drug addictionpeer pressure

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Kerosene

Chris Wooding

Ages 14–18mental healthself-destruction

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Kerosene

Chris Wooding

Ages 14–18mental healthself-destruction