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A Page Turning
Journey of
Struggle & Triumph."
Tanked brings us into the dangerous world of Lily, a tenacious fifteen-year-old living in poverty. Lily does not have the family life and support that everyone around her enjoys, and her days are consumed with work, alcohol, and cigarettes. Lily develops survival skills in the form of painting, writing poetry, and playing guitar, but when she returns to school after a depressing summer, things take a turn.
Though she excels through her school work, the bullying makes it difficult to attend, and Lily starts skipping school so she can drink and make art. When she meets Adam, a twenty-year-old man who hangs out with her schoolmates, she believes things are finally going to change for the better.
Lily's experiences ultimately lead to a dangerous crossroads-will she leave her small town and succeed, or has her fate already been sealed? Lily's will to survive and drive to develop her artistic gifts make Tanked a poignant story about resilience and one young person's desire to create a better life.
About the Author
Leslie Butt is an Indigenous Canadian, a mother of three, and an avid writer, painter, poet, musician and home renovator, depending on the day. She is the author of “Fifteen” and “Bring on the Dark.” She is also the CEO of 709 Clean Team and the Operations Manager at THC Distribution.
She lives in Portugal Cove, Newfoundland with her children, and an absurd garden. Leslie looks forward to friends dropping by to help her water her plants, and discuss lucid dreams. She lives a quiet life full of gratitude and fullness, despite the resiliency that is required
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