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Sophie is a high‑school junior who has long carried the responsibility of caring for her mother, who suffers from bipolar disorder. When her mother is hospitalized, Sophie faces estranged family relationships and the challenge of redefining her own life and identity.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sara Polsky
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