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Kate, a freshman in a Maryland high‑school, is already burdened by a grieving mother and a chicken farm run with her family. As her older brother returns from juvenile detention, she’s tasked with shielding him from bullies and completing work that their classmates have cheated on. The novel explores sibling responsibility, family duty, and the challenges of navigating school life while caring for both loved ones and livestock.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Education & Language/Education
Authors: Priscilla Cummings
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