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Kyra Agnew, a former softball player, wakes up after a five‑year absence with no recollection of what happened and discovers that she did not age during her time away. Determined to reclaim her life, Kyra teams up with the teenage younger brother of her ex‑boyfriend, forming an unlikely alliance as they investigate the circumstances of her disappearance. Together, they navigate the mystery of missing memories, friendship, and the challenges of adolescence while trying to piece together the events that led to Kyra’s abrupt return.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kimberly Derting
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