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Cassie, a sixteen‑year‑old girl whose mother is a celebrated comedian, longs for more quality time with her star‑struck mom while struggling to establish herself as an individual. The story explores Cassie's desire for both closeness with her mother and recognition as a separate personality.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Joan Lowery Nixon
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