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When her parents leave for Korea, nine‑year‑old Megan Meade is sent to live with the McGowan boys, the sons of her father's friend. Seven years later, the boys are older and more different than he remembers, and Megan’s life has changed from a lonely army‑brat upbringing to a full‑time household of adolescent brothers. Amid the chaos of a shared home, she must navigate a new high‑school experience, rebuild friendships, and confront her own feelings towards a boy next door. Megan’s journey offers a humorous look at growing up, self‑confidence, and the challenges of fitting in.
The story explores interpersonal relationships among siblings, the dynamics of living with many brothers, and the typical dilemmas of adolescence—first crushes, school life, and the search for self‑identity.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kate Brian
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