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At seven, Jeff Greene is left alone with his stern, analytical father, the Professor, after his mother Melody leaves. When she returns years later and invites him to Charleston, Jeff is drawn to her lively spirit and eagerly anticipates another visit. The second summer ends in a painful betrayal, leaving Jeff emotionally scarred. Yet this trauma forces him to confront complex feelings toward his parents, friends, and himself. Through this journey, he discovers the nuanced ways that love, loss, forgiveness, and family intertwine.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Cynthia Voigt
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