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Name: Twelve steps to normal
Author: Farrah Penn

In a candid portrayal of adolescent challenges, Kira’s journey centers on the twelve steps she uses to cope with her mother's death, her father's alcoholism, and the complexities of friendships and family expectations. Through each step—accepting grief, forgiving her father, and reclaiming control over her social circle—Kira discovers that the idea of a "normal" life is fluid and shaped by personal resilience and the support—or lack—of those around her.

First publish date: 2018

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Farrah Penn

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