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Terra Cooper is a tall, blond teenager with a noticeable facial flaw that makes every glance feel scrutinizing. Determined to leave her stifling Northwest town for an East Coast college, she plans to start a new life in secrecy.
Her plans are disrupted when a chance collision puts her face in front of Jacob, a handsome but quirky Goth boy. He immediately challenges Terra’s assumptions about beauty, herself, and the path she thought she’d chosen.
Faced with family pressures and her own insecurities, Terra is forced to reconsider what true beauty and freedom mean. The story follows her struggle to reconcile her personal appearance with the inner confidence she seeks.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Justina Chen Headley
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