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The chance find of a bottle on the shore sets off a series of events that bring the two main characters together. Quinn, who has a crush on an enigmatic young man who turned out to be a rich and famous personality after growing up from a child, meets Dash on her summer job at a club. As their relationship develops, the contrast between Quinn’s background and Dash’s life poses challenges that test their bonds and love. The story explores how love and friendship can bridge seemingly insurmountable differences, highlighting the idea that choice and circumstance are not just about fate but also about resilience and understanding.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jahnna N. Malcolm
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