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Sixth grade isn't going well for Elise. She's behind on assignments, people tease her, and she has hurt her only friend's feelings. When she finds a key with her name on it--and the secret door it opens--Elise discovers a message from her deceased father. Seven keys and seven unlocked rooms later, Elise is equipped to improve her relationships in this emotional, heartfelt story.