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Homeschooled by her mechanic‑environmentalist father, eleven-year-old Rachel "Ratchet" Vance keeps a diary of her everyday life. Through her entries she narrates the challenges of making new friends, her efforts to preserve a cherished park, and her reflection on her late mother. While navigating adolescence, Ratchet seeks her own sense of normality and personal acceptance, all while drawing on her close father‑daughter bond.
The book combines vivid youth diary style with themes of environmental stewardship, self‑acceptance, and the unique dynamics of a self‑directed, homeschooled upbringing, offering readers a heartfelt and environmentally conscious coming‑of‑age story.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Nancy J. Cavanaugh
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