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High‑school senior Jenny enjoys the comforts that money can provide, yet she feels that her life lacks meaning. When she signs up to play piano with a senior citizens' band, she discovers that the most valuable lessons come from the elders she meets. Through her interactions with the older musicians, Jenny gains perspectives on resilience, gratitude, and the importance of community that transform her outlook on life.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Gloria D. Miklowitz
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