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Editorial Review (excerpted from Booklist):
Every morning, Kara tries to look like a "real" California sixth grader.
With teeth brushed and clothes nearly matched, she just might pull it
off--as long as Mr. Benito doesn't notice her shattering grades. But
homework is the least of Kara's worries. For months, she's been juggling
dangerous secrets. Her father is gone and her mother is drowning in
mental illness. Everything depends on Kara. Warner expertly captures the
crippling side effects of mental illness in this brave, troubling novel
that offers no simple solutions. Some children will see only a riveting,
well-crafted story; others will find a glimmer of hope and the
inspiration to reach out for help. For grades 5-8.
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