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Maebelle T. Earl is looking forward to spending the summer with her grandparents in Georgia--then her adopted cousin barges in. Maebelle feels like she doesn't fit in anymore until she uncovers a family secret that ultimately unites them all. Although the plot tends to wander, Maebelle's likable voice will carry readers through to the satisfying conclusion.