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Mackenzie Blue is a seventh‑grade student who is already dealing with big changes. Her best friend has moved to France, a diary she cherishes is stolen, and her attempts to bond with new classmates falter. Meanwhile, the school’s Teen Sing contest approaches, and Mackenzie worries that her chances of winning are slipping away. Through diary entries and everyday encounters, she navigates the complexities of growing up, discovering the resilience required to control her own story in a turbulent school year.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Tina Wells
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