Here and Now
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Last published Tue, Jun 27, 2017
After moving half way across the country, Claire finds herself in a new place surrounded by new people. Like any other teenage girl she absolutely hates making new friends, but when she meets a boy named Darren will she put in the exhausting effort of being nice? Find out on Here and Now.
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Moving to a new town is not easy, especially when you're not good at making friends. Then you add in the popular guy from next door that you're forced to be friends with. Join Zoe in her adventure as she experiences new friends, parties, love, and heartbreak.
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