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Lanora redefines herself when she starts middle school, pushing away best friend Val and making bad choices. With the help of a stray cat, a peculiar boy, and the mysterious bookshop where he lives, Val fights to save Lanora from the person she's become. Magic and mystery are seamlessly woven throughout this coming-of-age story in which each character is distinguished by memorable quirks.