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Good Different by Meg Eden Kuyatt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
A extraordinary novel-in-verse about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate her difference.Selah knows her rules for being normal.She always, always sticks to them. This means keeping her feelings locked tightly inside, despite the way they build up inside her as each school day goes on, so that she has to run to the bathroom and hide in the stall until she can calm down...

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Addiction by Margaret McHeyzer
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
Meth, crank, ice, glass, fire, tina, chalk, crystal or crystal meth. Whatever you call it, it’s the same thing. Addictive. Drugs ruin people’s lives. I should know, they destroyed mine. I’m Hannah and I got hooked on ice. What started as a trickle, ended with a tsunami washing everything away; my family, my life. I’m not sure you’re ready to read my story; it’s real and confronting...

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The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker, Stacy Davidowitz
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
· 13 ratings
A heartfelt middle-grade novel about a theater-loving girl who uses a wheelchair for mobility and her quest to defy expectations—and gravity—from Tony award–winning actress Ali Stroker and Stacy DavidowitzThirteen-year-old Nat Beacon loves a lot of things: her dog Warbucks, her best friend Chloe, and competing on her wheelchair racing team, the Zoomers, to name a few...

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The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars
· 18 ratings
After her parents' divorce, Bea's life became different in many ways. But she can always look back at the list she keeps in her green notebook to remember the things that will stay the same. The first and most important: Mom and Dad will always love Bea, and each other.When Dad tells Bea that he and his boyfriend, Jesse, are getting married, Bea is thrilled...

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Bright Red Fruit by Safia Elhillo
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
An unflinching, honest novel in verse about a teenager's journey into the slam poetry scene and the dangerous new relationship that could threaten all her dreams. From the award-winning poet and author of HOME IS NOT A COUNTRY.Bad girl. No matter how hard Samira tries, she can’t shake her reputation...

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Sara and the Search for Normal by Wesley King
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
“It’s the vivid, insightful depiction of Sara’s internal struggles that readers will remember.” — BooklistIn this prequel to the Edgar Award–winning OCDaniel , fan-favorite Sara quests for “normal” and finds something even better along the way.Sara’s Rules to Be Normal1. Stop taking your pills19. Make a friend137. Don’t put mayonnaise on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches...

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Darkest Hour by Lauren Brooke
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again.An equine flue is infecting Heartland's horses. Despite their desperate efforts, Amy and Ty cannot keep it from spreading...

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Katie and the Cupcake Cure by Coco Simon
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
· 16 ratings
This first book in The Cupcake Diaries is told through the perspective of Katie Brown. We find Katie miserable on the first day of middle school. Her best friend Callie came back from camp boy-crazy and part of a whole new group of friends. When it's made clear that Callie is in the PGC (Popular Girls Club) and Katie is not invited to join, Katie suddenly feels incredibly alone...

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coming-of-age realistic children children-books contemporary culinary fiction friendship
Begging for Change by Sharon G. Flake
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars
· 16 ratings
Is there greed in Raspberry Hill's genes? In this sequel to Coretta Scott King Honor Book MONEY HUNGRY, once-homeless Raspberry Hill vows never to end up on the streets again. It's been a year since Raspberry's mother threw her hard-earned money out the window like trash, so to Raspberry money equals security and balance. And she's determined to do anything to achieve it...

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coming-of-age realistic children-books contemporary family fiction friendship middle-grade
Canyon Echoes by Jerry B. Jenkins, Chris Fabry
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Bryce and Ashley Timberline are normal 13-year-old twins, except for one thing—they discover action-packed mystery wherever they go. Whether it's searching for a missing writer or fearing for their lives at the bottom of a canyon, Bryce and Ashley never lose their taste for adventure. Wanting to get to the bottom of any mystery, these twins find themselves on a nonstop search for the truth...

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All of Me by Chris Baron
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
"Beautifully written, brilliant, and neccesary." --Matt de la Pena, Newbery MedalistAri has body-image issues. After a move across the country, his parents work selling and promoting his mother's paintings and sculptures. Ari's bohemian mother needs space to create, and his father is gone for long stretches of time on "sales" trips...

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It Happened on Saturday by Sydney Dunlap
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Thirteen-year-old Julia would much rather work with horses at the rescue barn than worry about things like dating and makeup. But when her BFF meets a boy at camp, Julia's determined not to get left behind. After a makeover from her older sister, she posts a picture of herself online and gets a comment from Tyler―a seemingly nice kid who lives across town...

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realistic coming-of-age middle-grade contemporary young-adult fiction mental-illness animals
Elephant Secret by Eric Walters
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
We Bought a Zoo meets Jurassic Park in a gripping story set in an elephant sanctuary, featuring the perennial appeal of human-animal friendships.Samantha (Sam) lives at the elephant sanctuary her dad runs and views the elephants there as much a part of her family as her single dad is...

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BFF*: Just As Long As We're Together / Here's to You, Rachel Robinson by Judy Blume
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
In this new bind-up, Judy Blume's two stories about three best friends will reach a new set of girls. Stephanie, Rachel and Alison know there will be plenty of family issues, broken hearts, and tough school assignments as they make their way through junior high. But with a good pair of friends, a girl can do anything...

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No Small Thing by Natale Ghent
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Full of heart and humor, this coming-of-age tale is no small thing — the tale of a boy's search for love and identity in the face of longing, abandonment, and uncertainty.When twelve-year-old Nathaniel and his two sisters discover an ad in the paper for a free pony, they can hardly believe their luck...

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Free Again by Terri Farley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
Not realising the extent of care she must provide for some newly-adopted mustangs, Sam becomes buried with responsibilities, especially when a blind horse gets lost in a fierce snowstorm...

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Thicker Than Water by Lauren Brooke
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
Eleven years after her father deserted her, Amy must face the fact that he is coming to Heartland. Thicker than Water, the eighth Heartland title, is a story of family and discovery and acceptance.Amy's father is scheduled to visit Heartland. Amy hasn't seen him since he abruptly left the family following his debilitating accident...

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coming-of-age realistic animals children children-books contemporary female-author fiction
Tomorrow's Promise by Lauren Brooke
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
When Amy's father gives her a thoroughbred jumper, she decides to begin showing again. She meets Daniel at a local event and becomes interested in helping him treat his horse, Amber.When Amy meets Daniel, she is stunned by his defensive nature. She can't figure out how someone with so much love for his horse could be so cold to everyone else...

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coming-of-age realistic animals children children-books contemporary female-author fiction
Taking Chances by Lauren Brooke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
· 16 ratings
Amy's life has drastically changed. She's found herself taking on the huge responsibility of running Heartland, the horse refuge that was her mother-s life work. The one constant for Amy has been her friendship with Ty, Heartland-s 17-year-old stable hand. But the arrival of a new hand, Ben, throws everything off balance. By the time Amy realizes she-s taken Ty for granted, it could be too late...

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Come What May by Lauren Brooke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
· 16 ratings
Healing Horses...Healing Hearts... An Exciting Series of Stories for Girls Who Love Horses Heartland Lauren Brooke Collection 11 Books Set RRP : £ 54.89 Titles in This Set Are: Coming Home, After the Storm, Breaking Free, Taking Chances, Come What May, One Day You'll Know, Out of the Darkness, Thicker than water, Every New Day, Tomorrow's Promise, True Enough. 9...

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One Day You'll Know by Lauren Brooke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
· 16 ratings
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again.Ever since Amy's mother died, Ty has seemed more like part of the family than just a stable hand...

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Out of the Darkness by Lauren Brooke
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
· 16 ratings
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again.Amy has never had such a difficult time reaching a horse...

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The Prophet Calls by Melanie Sumrow
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Gentry Forrester feels lucky to live among God’s chosen people in the Prophet's compound, but when music is outlawed, Gentry and her older brother, Tanner, sneak out of the community. When they return, all bets are off as the Prophet exercises his control.Born into a polygamous community in the foothills of New Mexico, Gentry Forrester feels lucky to live among God’s chosen...

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Any Day with You by Mae Respicio
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
A story about a creative girl who hopes that by winning a filmmaking contest, she'll convince her great-grandfather not to move back home to the Philippines.Kaia and her family live near the beach in California, where the fun of moviemaking is all around them. Kaia loves playing with makeup and creating special effects, turning her friends into merfolk and other magical creatures...

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Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Sam has the rules of slackerhood down: Don't be late to class. Don't ever look the teacher in the eye. Develop your blank stare. Since his mom left, he has become an expert in the art of slacking, especially since no one at his new school gets his intense passion for the music of the Pacific Northwest—Nirvana, Hole, Sleater-Kinney...

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Always, Abigail by Nancy J. Cavanaugh
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 to 7 From the award-winning author of This Journal Belongs to Ratchet , a hilarious and heartwarming story about cheerleading, popularity, and middle school survival told exclusively through lists and letters...

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Just My Luck by Cammie McGovern
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
Fourth grade is not going at all how Benny Barrows hoped. He hasn’t found a new best friend. He’s still not a great bike rider—even though his brother George, who’s autistic, can do tricks. And worst of all, he worries his dad’s recent accident might be all his fault. Benny tries to take his mom’s advice and focus on helping others, and to take things one step at a time...

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This Journal Belongs to Ratchet by Nancy J. Cavanaugh
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
A debut middle grade novel about a girl named Ratchet and her quest to make a friend, save a park, and find her own definition of normal. Ratchet tells her story through the assignments in her homeschool journal.If only getting a new life were as easy as getting a new notebook.But it's not.It's the first day of school for all the kids in the neighborhood. But not for me. I'm homeschooled...

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Every New Day by Lauren Brooke
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
When Amy has no solution for curing Mercury, a dapple-grey jumper, she seeks the aid of a Native American horse healer who had known her mother. Every New Day is a spiritual awakening for Amy.Amy is only 15, but she inherited countless responsibilities when her mother died. Most of all, she is expected to fill her mother's role as the horse healer at Heartland. Amy is talented, but still a novice...

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coming-of-age realistic animals children children-books contemporary female-author fiction
Property of the Rebel Librarian by Allison Varnes
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
When twelve-year-old June Harper's parents discover what they deem an inappropriate library book, they take strict parenting to a whole new level. And everything June loves about Dogwood Middle School unravels: librarian Ms. Bradshaw is suspended, an author appearance is canceled, the library is gutted, and all books on the premises must have administrative approval. But June can't give up books...

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Alexis and the Perfect Recipe by Coco Simon, Elizabeth Doyle Carey
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
The fourth book in Spotlight's fun and delicious tween series is told from the perspective of Alexis, the most organized member of the Cupcake Club...

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realistic coming-of-age middle-grade fiction children-books friendship contemporary children
One of the Boys by Victoria Zeller
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Grace Woodhouse has left a lot behind. She used to have a great friend group, an amazing girlfriend, and a right foot set to earn her a Division I football scholarship—before she came out as trans. As senior year begins, Grace is struggling to find her place in early transition, new social circles, and a life without football...

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coming-of-age realistic young-adult contemporary lgbtq sports fiction audiobook
Rick by Alex Gino
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 19 ratings
From the award-winning author of Melissa, the story of a boy named Rick who needs to explore his own identity apart from his jerk of a best friend. Rick's never questioned much. He's gone along with his best friend Jeff even when Jeff's acted like a bully and a jerk...

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Halfway Normal by Barbara Dee
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
“A lovely, heartbreaking, warm, funny, and ultimately hopeful map of the way back home.” —Jordan Sonnenblick, author of Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie A cancer survivor must readjust to “normal” middle school life in this “powerful story about surviving and thriving” (School Library Journal, starred review) from the author of Star-Crossed and Truth or Dare...

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Nerd Camp by Elissa Brent Weissman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
Ten-year-old Gabe has just been accepted to the Summer Center for Gifted Enrichment. That means he’ll be spending six weeks at sleepaway camp, writing poetry and perfecting logic proofs. SCGE has been a summer home of some legendary middle-school smarty-pants (and future Jeopardy! contestants), but it also has a reputation for being, well, a nerd camp. Gabe isn’t a nerd...

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New Beginnings by Bertrand Ferrier Lauren Brooke, Bertrand Ferrier
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars
· 12 ratings
When Amy returns to a long-cherished place and reconnects with an old friend, she discovers that her grace and ease with horses does not always carry over into her relationships with people.After Amy hears of the death of her mentor, she is surprised when his granddaughter, Carey, mysteriously invites her to visit. Amy is eager to return to the serene stables, and Ty agrees to go with her...

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Second Time's the Charm by Melissa J. Morgan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
Sworn city girl Natalie Goode is actually back—voluntarily—at Lakepuke for more. More mess-food cooking, more bug-infested bunk beds, and even more nature shack (well, maybe not nature shack; a girl has to maintain some standards, after all). And even though the returning 3C-ers have been split up, she’s still got Alyssa as her bunkmate and official summertime BFF...

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RSVP by Melissa J. Morgan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
It’s the camp reunion and everyone from Bunk 3C is going to NYC for the weekend! And with the girls planning a big surprise for one of their bunkmates, it’s sure to be just like old times...

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The Girl Who Saw Lions by Berlie Doherty
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Two girls, from very different places, are brought together in a tale of loss, courage and family.Abela has lost everything, and now she must leave her home in Tanzania and flee to Britain.Rosa's struggling to cope with her mum's wish to adopt a child...

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Wish You Weren't Here by Melissa J. Morgan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Athletic, quiet Sarah loves Camp Lakeview and is psyched to be back for another summer in the sun. She gets along with everyone and never makes waves. But when Sarah meets the girls of bunk 4C, she’s in for a huge surprise: Phoebe, a classmate of hers from back home, has come to camp this summer! Phoebe’s friendly, sure, but . .

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coming-of-age realistic action-adventure book children children-books contemporary dystopia
Ruby's Slippers by Tricia Rayburn
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Ruby Lee has never downloaded an iTune, heard of Facebook, nor seen a video on YouTube. Raised in rural Kansas with her mom as her best friend, she’s cozy and content. But everything changes when she and her mom move to Florida to care for her grandmother, Nana Dottie...

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realistic children children-books contemporary fiction middle-grade young-adult
Still a Work in Progress by Jo Knowles
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
In a return to middle-grade fiction, master of perspectives Jo Knowles depicts a younger sibling struggling to maintain his everyday life when his older sister is in crisis.Noah is just trying to make it through seventh grade. The girls are confusing, the homework is boring, and even his friends are starting to bug him...

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coming-of-age realistic book children-books contemporary family fiction friendship
Winter Games by Melissa J. Morgan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 8 ratings
Presidents' Weekend is coming up, and Tori's parents have invited four of her closest friends to their Tahoe home for a ski trip! No sooner have the girls booked their tickets to California than they learn that the Lakeview reunion is also scheduled for that weekend...

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realistic coming-of-age middle-grade contemporary young-adult fiction children-books friendship
Midnight Hour Encores by Bruce Brooks
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
On the RoadSibilance T. Spooner thinks she's one of the world's more promising cellists. The world thinks so too. Given up by her mother on the day she was born, she believes she has almost raised herself--with just a bit of guidance from her unconventional father, Taxi...

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Also Known as Elvis by James Howe
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Skeezie Tookis navigates a pivotal summer of first crushes and tough choices in this conclusion to the bestselling and acclaimed quartet that began with The Misfits.Skeezie Tookis, also known as Elvis, isn’t looking forward to this summer in Paintbrush Falls...

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coming-of-age realistic children children-books contemporary fiction friendship lgbtq
The Way The Light Bends by Cordelia Jensen
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars
· 6 ratings
Virtual twins Linc and Holly were once extremely close. But while artistic, creative Linc is her parents' daughter biologically, it's smart, popular Holly, adopted from Ghana as a baby, who exemplifies the family's high-achieving model of academic success...

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No Talking by Andrew Clements
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars
· 25 ratings
"You have the right to remain silent." However... The fifth-grade girls and the fifth-grade boys at Laketon Elementary don't get along very well. But the real problem is that these kids are loud and disorderly. That's why the principal uses her red plastic bullhorn. A lot...

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The School Story by Andrew Clements
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars
· 24 ratings
Two middle school girls scheme to publish a book in this novel from Andrew Clements, the author of Frindle .Natalie's best friend, Zoe, is sure that the novel Natalie's written is good enough to be published. But how can a twelve-year-old girl publish a book? Natalie's mother is an editor for a big children's publisher, but Natalie doesn't want to ask for any favors...

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Sooner or Later by Lauren Brooke
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars
· 14 ratings
Heartland is a horse farm nestled in the hills of Virginia, but it's much more than that. Heartland is like no other place - it's a place where the scars of the past can be healed, a place where frightened and abused horses learn to trust again.Amy's dreams have come true. She is working with damaged horses and showing in high-level jumping competitions...

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realistic coming-of-age animals horses young-adult children-books fiction middle-grade
Family Game Night and Other Catastrophes by Mary E. Lambert
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
· 10 ratings
A novel about throwing things out -- and letting people in. Annabelle has a secret . . . a secret so big she won't allow friends within five miles of her home. Her mom collects things. Their house is overflowing with stuff. It gives Annabelle's sister nightmares, her brother spends as much time as he can at friends' houses, and her dad buries himself in his work...

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