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Seventeen‑year‑old Margo McKenna’s life takes an unexpected turn when she learns she is a genie. Balancing the demands of her newfound magical abilities with the realities of high school life, Margo must conceal her secret identity from classmates, especially her master who attends the same school. As she navigates friendship, romance, and the challenges of teenage existence, she also explores the complexities of love and commitment with a centuries‑old boyfriend, learning what “forever” truly means when time is measured in generations.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lindsay Ribar
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