Change is Good (Usually)

Change is Good (Usually)

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Last published Fri, Jan 31, 2014

Mariana is a 17 who moves from San Antonio to San Francisco with her two little brothers and mom. Join her as she embarks on the journey of life and love.

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Young Isabella had just moved to the U.S. from her home country. Her whole life she's been forced to choose between two choices. Now she has to choose how to start her new life in this new country, with a new school , and new friends.

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