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Thirteen‑year‑old Lyric witnesses her world shift for both a new home and her sister Summer’s descent into mental illness after the family moves from the hills of Virginia to a Michigan town. The novel follows Lyric’s journey through adjustment, familial bonds, and the challenges of supporting a loved one battling mental illness during a pivotal time in her adolescence.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ruth White
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