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Set in the Southern town of Asheville, "Scrambled Eggs at Midnight" follows fifteen‑year‑old twins Calliope and Eliot as they navigate the complexities of family life and love. The novel captures the bittersweet moments of adolescence—balancing school, friendships, and the unsettling truths about their parents. Through their growing awareness, the twins forge their own views on romance and responsibility, offering a heartfelt look at teenage change in a familiar North Carolina backdrop.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Brad Barkley
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