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When a stepdad and stepbrother move in, Mia's world shifts as she juggles her new family and the challenges of writing in her Spanish class. With her multilingual household offering support, Mia realizes how lucky she is to have three parents. Through school life, friendship, and softball, she explores creative ways to make money and strengthen bonds.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age
Authors: Coco Simon
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