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Jody’s fifteenth summer is marked by a major shift in her family life. Her father begins a new relationship with a woman who brings her son into the household. The boy’s presence sparks an unexpected attraction in Jody, complicating her own feelings of love and belonging. Amid the changing dynamics, Jody faces a challenging introspection as she processes her emerging emotions, the evolving nature of her family, and the complexities of teenage identity.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
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