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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, Lucy is trying to reclaim a normal life at the Jersey shore. When Connor Malloy, a long‑time crush and summer resident, comes back into her world, Lucy’s emotions are thrown into a tailspin. Faced with new feelings and a difficult decision, she must navigate the complexities of love and family on the coast.
This novel explores the challenges of growing up, the bonds of family—especially between twins—and the changing dynamics of social customs in a coastal setting. Lucy’s struggle to balance her past and present relationships reflects the universal tension of moving forward after significant life events.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jennifer Salvato Doktorski
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