Destroying Avalon is a young adult novel written by Kate McCaffrey and published in 2006. The novel follows the story of a high school girl named Avalon who is struggling to fit in and find her place in the world.
Avalon is a smart and talented teenager, but she often feels misunderstood and isolated at school. She is bullied by a group of popular girls known as the "Cool Crowd," and she finds it difficult to make friends or stand up for herself. As a result, Avalon turns to the internet for companionship and begins spending most of her time online, chatting with strangers and creating a new identity for herself.
However, Avalon's online persona is soon discovered by the Cool Crowd, and they begin using it to torment and bully her even more. Despite the abuse, Avalon continues to defend her online identity and tries to hold on to the sense of freedom and control it gives her.
As the bullying and abuse escalate, Avalon becomes increasingly isolated and depressed. She begins to feel like she has no one to turn to and that there is no escape from her suffering. In a desperate attempt to find relief, Avalon turns to self-harm as a way to cope with her pain.
As Avalon struggles to find a way to cope with the abuse and bullying, she is faced with a difficult decision: to continue down a path of self-destruction, or to find the strength and courage to stand up for herself and seek help. In the end, Avalon chooses to seek help and begins the long journey towards healing and recovery.
Overall, Destroying Avalon is a powerful and poignant novel that tackles difficult themes such as bullying, isolation, and self-harm. It is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact that such behaviors can have on young people, and it encourages readers to speak out against bullying and seek help when they are struggling.
