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Marcy, a young girl navigating her mother’s remarriage, feels she can handle the challenges of rearranging family life. Everything changes when she meets Sheldon Weissman‑Cobb, a new friend who brings unexpected insight into her world of stepchildren, popularity, and self‑discovery. The story explores the complexities of modern family bonds, the pressures of fitting in, and the courage required to accept change.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Kathryn Ewing
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