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Molly’s first weeks at high school expose her to unforgettable moments with new classmates and teachers while a crisis at home tests her resilience. The story follows her journey of friendship, adaptation and coping within a complex family dynamic as she balances school expectations and personal challenges.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Susan Perkis Haven
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