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Tina, already unsure of herself, faces compounded turmoil when she learns that both of her recently divorced parents plan to remarry. As the summer unfolds, she navigates the emotional landscape of family change and the challenge of staying true to her own voice. Through her teenage lens, the story explores resilience, identity, and the complexities of adulthood’s decisions.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Lila Perl
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