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Laura grew up surrounded by remarkable talent—a mother who is a famous writer, a brilliant scientist father, an actress sister, and a musician brother. Everyone assumes she too must have a special gift until she starts junior high and begins seeing glimpses of the future. With a new power in hand, Laura wrestles with whether her talent is real, how she should use it, and whether people will still accept her when she might turn out to be ordinary.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ellen Conford
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