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Name: Crosstown
Author: Kathryn Makris

April loves her high‑school life as a celebrated cheerleader, but everything changes when her family is forced to move to the other side of town following her parents’ divorce. The new neighborhood feels alien, yet April’s resilience and desire to find her place lead her to unexpected friendships and opportunities for growth. As she navigates the challenges of a fresh school environment and a different community, April learns to adjust, embraces the diversity of her new surroundings, and discovers a whole new world of possibilities.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction

Authors: Kathryn Makris

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