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Delilah Green, seventeen, runs the family café, The Flywheel, alone while her father deals with the aftermath of his wife's departure. At school, Delilah faces harassment and struggles with her sexuality as classmates tease her for being a lesbian. One of the school’s popular girls, Rosa, draws Delilah’s attention, and Delilah finds herself torn between the familiar comfort of the café and the excitement of a newfound love interest. As she navigates adolescence, love, and the demands of responsibility, Delilah learns the importance of family, friendship, and staying true to herself.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Erin Gough
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