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Samantha Owens, a girl known for her good‑natured ways, leaves her rural farm for her senior year in bustling New York City, where she joins her chatty, affluent friend Riley Swain. Together, they navigate the trials and adventures of a new school, deepening their bond and learning how friendship can shine brighter than any circumstance.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Nina Beck
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