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Lizzie Oliver is a young girl who is adjusting to the changes in her family. She has always been close to her father, but when he marries Wendy Bullock, Lizzie's life becomes chaotic. Lizzie's stepmother is strict and doesn't share her father's love for the family, which makes Lizzie feel isolated and confused. As the year goes on, Lizzie's relationships with her friends, pets, and family begin to unravel, and she realizes that her stepmother is not the only one who has changed. Lizzie's Worst Year is a story about the challenges of family life and the importance of finding your true self.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Catherine Robinson
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