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Quinn Roberts, a witty sixteen‑year‑old with a passion for writing movie dialogue with his sister Annabeth, faces the fallout of a car accident that shatters his world. With his mother sleeping on the sofa and school left behind, Quinn retreats into a quiet routine. His best friend Geoff persuades him to step out of his shell, leading to a pivotal college party where Quinn encounters a charming stranger. As Quinn grapples with love, grief, and his own identity, he envisions a future screenplay filled with hope—an attempt to reclaim agency over his own story.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Tim Federle
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