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After her mother dies, 17‑year‑old Marianne spends her days dreaming and gradually falls behind in school. In this New York Times‑reviewed juvenile work, she finds a strange escape in her fourth‑grade magic class, while also navigating the emotional challenges of remarriage, father‑daughter relationships, and the reality of school life. The book explores how a young girl turns to imagination and her close friends’ support to cope with loss and the pressures of growing up.
First publish date: May 1, 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Barthe DeClements
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