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When Tina, Paul’s older sister, is arrested for drug use in the park, the family is thrust into a nightly nightmare of fear and shame. Paul’s new friendship with Jose and his hopes for attending a soccer camp feel interrupted as he struggles to support his sister and cope with the sudden turmoil. The story highlights the impact of drug abuse on young families and the fragility of teenage dreams.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Judith Vigna
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