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Anna’s return from a three‑week stay in a mental hospital plunges her into a jarring reality. Her parents are embroiled in fierce arguments, while peers, wary of her recovery, hesitate to inquire about her past.
The story follows Anna’s journey of self‑perception as she navigates the complexities of family dynamics, mental health stigma, and the unwritten social rules that hold her back from fully reintegrating into her school community.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Julie Halpern
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