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Naomi's ordinary day is derailed when a nasty fall leaves her with amnesia—she cannot remember the last four years. Struggling to piece together her past, Naomi confronts the reality that her relationships, her sense of self, and plans for the future are all in question. In the midst of high school, she learns that rebuilding a life requires not only memory, but trust, courage, and the willingness to make new choices.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gabrielle Zevin
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