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When a first‑grade time capsule is revealed, seventeen‑year‑old Alexis is transported back to a simpler time, prompting her to confront the intense demands of her senior year. Her parents are consumed by their careers, leaving little support for her and her twin brother, who is battling recurring leukemia. The story weaves together themes of family, illness, and the hardships that young people face in Florida high schools.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lurlene McDaniel
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