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Tiffany Sly is sixteen and still reeling from the loss of her mother. The trauma has left her terrified of death and of the unknown. When a new family must move from Chicago, Tiffany is sent to California to stay with a biological father she has never known. Just before the move, a mysterious man shows up claiming to be her other biological father, adding both mystery and a second chance to heal family ties. Through friendship, family secrets, and the challenges of adolescence, Tiffany must confront her fears and find the dignity of belonging in a new household.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Dana L. Davis
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