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Jacky Ha‑Ha, a 12‑year‑old with a talent for humor, relies on jokes to lift her spirits and distract from the difficult realities of her life—her mother fighting overseas and her dad rarely at home. When a starlit night inspires her to promise she will keep her family together, Jacky must decide whether preserving her humor means sacrificing part of who she is, and whether she can truly be herself while honoring her family’s needs.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: James Patterson
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