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GiGi, a twelve‑year‑old, moves to Long Island from South Carolina with her big sister DiDi in order to attend a new private school. While adjusting to school life and making new friends, GiGi encounters a family secret that upends her world. The story explores the challenges of growing up, sibling bonds, and the complexities of family dynamics amidst a major move.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kat Yeh
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