""When The Bough Breaks"" is a novel written by Otis Carney. The story follows the life of a young girl named Tia who is born into a family of poverty and abuse. Tia's mother is a drug addict and her father is absent, leaving her to fend for herself. Tia is forced to grow up quickly and take care of her younger siblings. She dreams of a better life and works hard to achieve it, but her circumstances continue to hold her back. The novel explores themes...