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Three years after her older sister vanished, sixteen‑year‑old Sibyl struggles to keep pace with ordinary life while her parents and siblings each cope in their own way. The story focuses on the family's attempts to move forward amid the ongoing absence of a loved one, exploring the dynamics of high school, theater, and the varied ways family members confront loss and change.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Vivian Vande Velde
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