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Berie Carr, a young American woman, recalls the summer of 1972 in upstate New York when she was a teenage ticket taker at Storyland, an amusement park. There she met her best friend Sils, who played Cinderella in a papier‑mâché pumpkin coach. Their friendship, marked by intensity and daring, evolved through restless adventures that ultimately both tested and deepened their bond. The narrative extends to Berie's later life, where she visits Paris with her husband, and her memories surface to frame the lasting impact of that formative summer.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Lorrie Moore
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