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After witnessing a succession of disastrous weddings in their parents’ wedding planning business, 15‑year‑old Abby swore she would never marry. That vow is tested when her older sisterCarol, a fun‑loving but impulsive teenager, announces her engagement. Abby’s dismissive view of weddings is challenged as Carol transforms into a quintessential Bridezilla, obsessed with every detail and insufferable over‑planning. The story follows Abby’s reluctant involvement in her sister’s wedding preparations, her growing understanding of love and commitment, and the quirks that make family and friends both entertaining and exasperating.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Hailey Abbott
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