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Retta Caldwell is a typical high school junior whose ordinary life takes an unexpected turn when a new highway threatens to destroy the land her family has known for generations. Compounded by the arrival of a quietly enigmatic boy, Retta finds herself drawn into a whirlwind of emotions and difficult choices as she navigates the complexities of family responsibilities and an overwhelming, burgeoning attraction.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Maureen Daly
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