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In a quiet summer, 12‑year‑old Caroline feels restless, caught between devotion to her admired invalid sister and a growing self‑doubt. She dreams of a life that feels more glamorous. When Caro meets the darling Lillina MacGregor, the relationships in her world shift, and she begins to see herself as more than her insecurities. The novel follows Caroline’s growth as she learns the value of friendship, self‑acceptance, and the importance of standing out even within the confines of family expectations.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Betty Ren Wright
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