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After spending her life blending in with “normal” peers, Jean, a seventeen‑year‑old with cerebral palsy, finds herself uncertain about her place in the world when she attends a summer camp for children with disabilities. The story follows her journey of self‑discovery and acceptance in a supportive, inclusive setting.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Harriet McBryde Johnson
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