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Aries Marsha is a bright and popular drama student who lands the lead role in her schoolβs annual play. Just before the opening night, she injures herself, forcing her into a hospital stay that lasts three nights. Frustrated by the setback, Marsha soon realizes that not everyone enjoys such good fortune. Determined to turn her misfortune into a positive force, she taps into her natural Aries leadership qualities to spearhead an ambitious fundraising campaignβaiming to raise one million pounds for a new recreational wing for the hospital. As she navigates friendships, family expectations, and the challenges of a teenage life, Marsha discovers the true value of community and resilience.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Cathy Hopkins
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