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After her family moves from Oregon to a California trailer park, ten‑year‑old Star finds herself in a new community where she joins a local poetry club. Through practice and camaraderie, she learns to voice her hopes, navigate adjustment, and appreciate the supportive bonds that shape her growing sense of self.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Robin Herrera
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