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When identical twin Maddy dies in a car accident, seventeen‑year‑old Ella is thrust into her sister’s world, taking over her school routine, friendships and expectations. As she delves deeper into Maddy’s daily life, Ella discovers that the seemingly ordinary veneer masks a labyrinth of hidden truths, secrets that threaten the very fabric of their family and her own sense of identity.
The story explores the complexities of sisterhood, the pain of loss, and the burden of living beneath another’s shadow in a high‑school setting, highlighting the emotional turmoil that accompanies grief and the search for self‑discovery.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Trisha Leaver
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