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After her parents’ divorce, 14‑year‑old Jimmie faces the challenge of redefining her family relationships. In her effort to bring her family together, she discovers that interpersonal conflicts are a natural part of family life and must learn how to navigate them. The novel explores the emotional landscape of adolescence and the difficulty of maintaining bonds amid change.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Mary Stolz
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