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In the vibrant world of a typical high school, sophomore Molly decides to break free from her earlier, wholesome reputation. But her rebellion takes an unforeseen turn when she discovers she is pregnant. Faced with a series of daunting decisions, Molly grapples with the realities of teenage motherhood.
Written in verse, the novel captures the intensity of Molly's emotions and the rapid shifts in her life, offering a poetic lens on the challenges of adolescence, school pressures, and the responsibilities that arise before graduation.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Pat Brisson
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