Reach for the Stars
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Last published Fri, Mar 17, 2023
Carly has always wanted to be an astronomer. But her mom, Celine Jefferies, a famous singer, wants Carly to follow in her footsteps. Carly doesn't want that future, but she's afraid her mom and the rest of her family will hate her. Can Carly overcome her family's pressure and become the "star" that she wants to be?
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