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Ginger, once the quiet outsider of her school, has reinvented herself with new fashion and confidence, and her friendship with Shannon has become a cornerstone of her life. Their bond is tested when they meet Emily, a lonely newcomer who quickly becomes integral to the trio. The arrival of a suave saxophone‑playing boy only adds to the tension as the dynamics of their friendship shift. Ginger and Shannon must navigate feelings of change and loyalty to decide whether their friendship can endure the growing complexities of their social world.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Cathy Cassidy
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