The Summer After
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Last published Wed, Oct 11, 2017
The summer after her mother's death, Emma finds herself and her grieving family in a new town, clinging to the idea of a fresh start. But a fresh start may not be so easy for Em, whose anxiety wants to lead her both away from her new life and into her past. With the help of a couple unexpected friends, can Em overcome her grief, and maybe even her fear of going on without her mother?
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