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On the cusp of a new school year, Rachel Brooks is thrilled to have earned a place as a forward on the soccer team. With supportive best friends and a budding crush on Tate, her life feels upbeat. Yet her excitement is tempered by the reality of living with scoliosis and the upcoming specialist appointment that could change her future. Rachelโs journey explores the challenges of a young student dealing with a genetic condition, the courage required to face medical hurdles, and the resilience that family and friends provide in the small Massachusetts town of Andover.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Alyson Gerber
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