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When her vivacious twin sister dies, a shy teenage girl and her parents move to San Francisco. There she encounters a magical seamstress who gives her the chance to wish for something that could change her life. The story explores themes of loss, family bonds, and the power of wishes in a contemporary setting.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Alexandra Bullen
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