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Maya Stark, after years of turmoil, finally feels like a typical teenager—she has a new job, a new boyfriend, and a hybrid car. Living with her uncle and cousin, she hopes her summer can be just that. Yet Maya remains devoted to the Green movement and takes on a column in her uncle’s town newspaper, hoping to shift local attitudes toward the environment. As she balances newfound responsibilities with her faith, Maya must confront complex feelings for a youth‑group peer and question what it truly means to be a Christian. The story explores her growing sense of identity, family dynamics, and commitment to both earthly stewardship and spiritual life.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Melody Carlson
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