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YA
Molly's boyfriend cheats on her. Distracted and sad, the fifteen-year-old starts hanging out with the nine-year-old Girl Corps kids. Along with her boisterous Irish family and her accordion, Girl Corps is something she can count on. Readers will enjoy meeting Molly, a real teenager who, while just as unsure of herself as the next girl, is ultimately solid at her core.
274 pp.
| Delacorte
| May, 2007
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TradeISBN 978-0-385-73443-1$15.99
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LibraryISBN 978-0-385-90448-7$18.99
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YA
Natalie knows everything about dogs, but human nature is a different story. When her overprotective mother invites a handsome family friend to spend the summer working at her veterinary clinic, Natalie is faced with a battle between her head and her heart. This tale of self-discovery is formulaic but heartfelt.