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Isaac’s sudden death pulls three friends—Ryan, Harley, and Miles—into a journey of grief and discovery. Though they started only as close allies, the shared loss forces the boys to confront their similarities and the true strength of their friendship.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Coming of Age/Young Adult Coming of Age
Authors: Will Kostakis
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