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When Dawn returns to California for the first time since her brother Jeff moved back home, she sees the state through a fresh, youthful eye. The sunny beaches and the thrill of Disneyland are just the start of her adventure. As she spends a week in a vibrant, health‑focused community, Dawn becomes closer to her best friend Sunny, who has begun a babysitting club. Amid the fun, Dawn reflects on what staying in California might mean for her future and whether she wants to leave her hometown of Stoneybrook behind. This story explores friendship, family life, and the transition many young people experience after a divorce.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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