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When Katie Parker moves to a small Texas town, her teenage rebellion creates friction at home and school. An accusation of vandalism forces her to confront her troubles, leading her to form a meaningful friendship, participate in a school play, and find renewed hope through her foster family's faith in God and in her.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Jenny B. Jones
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