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After a difficult past, Nellie O'Malley finally has a home again in New York City with her little sisters, Bridget and Jenny, and her new stepfamily. The family is struggling with the problems of a dysfunctional and troubled childhood, but with the help of her stepmother and her sister's support, Nellie is determined to make the best of her new life. Along the way, she discovers her passion for piano, and her new friends learn to embrace their differences and find joy in the unexpected.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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