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Thirteen‑year‑old Stewart, a bright but socially awkward boy, struggles with the loss of his mother. Two years later, his father brings a new partner into their life, whose daughter, Ashley, is a mean‑girl setting the stage for conflict. As Stewart’s father moves in with Ashley’s mother, the families intersect in a high‑school setting, bringing themes of bullying, grief, family crisis, and social status to the forefront. The story follows Stewart and Ashley as they navigate their new blended family, learning to cope with loss, conflict, and the path to mutual understanding.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Susin Nielsen
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