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In the quiet town where life moves at a steady pace, two conjoined sisters stand on the brink of independence. As their high‑school graduation approaches, the weight of shared history and individual ambition collide.
Their dream of separate lives is threatened by the surgical risk that might finally allow them to walk apart. The story explores the emotional landscape of identity, family bonds, and the very real medical dilemmas that accompany the choice.
Through intimate moments and the collective pulse of a small community, readers witness how the sisters negotiate their futures, balancing hope, fear, and the ties that bind them.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sonya Mukherjee
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