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In "The Two Worlds of Jill," 16‑year‑old Jill juggles life between her mother’s bustling downtown household and her father’s quieter uptown home. Each side imposes different expectations: in downtown she manages adult responsibilities, while at uptown she remains a child of the family. Alongside these contrasting environments, Jill navigates young romance—Jason in the city and Paul at home—facing the pressure of divorce and the desire to thrive despite the growing tension between her two worlds.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Patricia Aks
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