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Sixteen‑year‑old Carrie eagerly anticipates her birthday as she and her friends head to her father’s summer cabin. With the promise of new adventures and the pressure of growing up, the group must balance their individual desires with the bond that keeps them together. As the warm days blur into memories, they learn that true friendship can turn ordinary moments into lifelong treasures.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Linda A. Cooney
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