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Emma Freeman enjoys the familiar rhythms of suburban life until she heads to the city for an internship and a summer of socializing. At seventeen and without an affluent background, she quickly learns that high‑end expectations clash with everyday realities—budgeting for work, dealing with a demanding boss, and navigating friendships that slip in and out of her orbit. As romance and loyalty mix with the harsh demands of her job, Emma’s summer becomes an entertaining, relatable exploration of growing up, ambition, and self‑discovery.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Julie Kraut
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