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""In her quest, [Allie] discovers not only the truth of Jimmy's death, but also difficult truths about her own life. Having spent years building up defenses, Allie faces reality with grace and in a way that will appeal to readers. The unexpected twists and turns of the plot as she finds out what home and family really are make this coming-of-age novel a strong first offering for young adults.""—School Library Journal

In her quest, [Allie] discovers not only the truth of Jimmy's death, but also difficult truths about her own life. Having spent years building up defenses, Allie faces reality with grace and in a way that will appeal to readers. The unexpected twists and turns of the plot as she finds out what home and family really are make this coming-of-age novel a strong first offering for young adults.

In her quest, [Allie] discovers not only the truth of Jimmy's death, but also difficult truths about her own life. Having spent years building up defenses, Allie faces reality with grace and in a way that will appeal to readers. The unexpected twists and turns of the plot as she finds out what home and family really are make this coming-of-age novel a strong first offering for young adults. -School Library Journal

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Susan Heyboer O'Keefe earned a BA degree from Ramapo College and an MA from City College of New York. She published more than a dozen picture books and several novels. She died in 2013.

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