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Abby’s world turns upside down when her best friend Jessica departs to spend several months with her dad. Determined to keep her promise to cover the baby‑sitting job, Abby steps in as the new caretaker. Unfortunately, a storm‑seized night and a sudden fire change the status quo, and Abby is dismissed from her role. Now, with Jessica away and responsibilities piling up, she must learn how to cope with the loss of her friendship and the unexpected hardships of young adulthood—trying to find a way for things to go right again.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Anne Mazer
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