Jenna's Truth is a social issues novel written for preteens and young adults by Nadia L. King. Jenna couldn't believe her luck. First, she had been friends with Renee, who was also on the Hillcrest Swim Squad. They used to hang out during practice and even went shopping on the weekends. Renee was Tina's cousin and Tina was one of the most popular kids at Willoughby High. Renee didn't go to school there, but she knew lots of the kids who did, and she very cleverly set Jenna up for the worst nightmare of her life. Jenna was thrilled when Tina recognized her in class and saved her a seat. Tina would whisper confidences and made her feel like she had really been accepted. Then, there was the night of the party at Krissy's cousin's house. Everyone was going, and Jenna hoped she'd be invited as well. When the invitation arrived in her inbox, she was on top of the world. Her mom gave her permission to go, and her new friends were there to help her put on makeup and cooler clothes, so she'd look like them. Then, they got her drunk and played the cruelest trick on her -- one from which she knew she could never recover.

Nadia L. King was inspired to write her young adult and preteen social issues novel, Jenna's Truth, after watching a YouTube video about Amanda Todd, a young girl who committed suicide after being relentlessly subjected to cyber-bullying. Jenna, likewise, sees no solution, but the most final one, and witnessing her attempt to end her life sends a gripping message about legal implications to those who would resort to cyber-bullying, and a message of support to their victims. King's plot is simple, direct and powerful, and her writing style works perfectly for her purpose. Readers will get the message that help is there even when it seems most impossible. King includes in her Appendices: links for government resources, discussion questions for classroom use, suggested classroom activities and a glossary of Australian terms. Jenna's Truth may very well save lives, and it should be on every parent's list of books to read along with their kids. Jenna's Truth is most highly recommended.

Jenna's Truth by Nadia L King is an emotionally charged story about a bullied girl. Jenna wants to blend in with others in school. She just wants others to notice her; a common experience that teenage kids have of belonging to a certain group. This time, there is a group that she envies so much and she would do anything to be part of it. But she receives a shock when the same group she thought would make her feel important becomes her nightmare. Bullied and intimated, Jenna is at the point of losing it all. She has to make a decision to face her reality and transcend it, or to take the easy way out. How will she play the game?

The book is short and beautifully written, a powerful work that depicts the troubled, social world of bullied kids. Bullying is a recurring phenomenon in today’s world and children tend to be the worst victims - and the sad reality is that most of them suffer in silence. Jenna’s Truth sheds a lambent light on this reality and offers insights that can help parents understand what kids are going through and to offer the support they need. The story is told in the first person narrative and in a way that is captivating and absorbing. It can be finished in less than an hour. The plot is fairly simple, but the power of the writing and the way emotions are portrayed will hold readers' attention. Nadia L King does an amazing job in writing a story that many young readers will identify with, a work that will create a deeper and a more powerful sense of self. Highly recommended for educators and young readers. Very inspiring story.