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Cassie, a sixteen‑year‑old, is shocked and ashamed when she discovers her widowed mother plans to be a surrogate mother. With support from friends, Cassie confronts her feelings and comes to understand that every woman has the right to make her own decisions about motherhood and body autonomy.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Eve Bunting
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