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Finding Home Again

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Samantha "Sam" Wilkins is no stranger to packing up and starting over. A clever and quick-witted tomboy, Sam has been uprooted once again from her home in Denver, Colorado, by her father, Robert, who is perpetually on the run from her estranged mother, Caroline. This time, their destination is the small, sleepy town of Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Moving to Guthrie is like stepping back in time, a place where cowboy hats and plaid are the norm, and the only excitement is found at the local diner. Sam, along with her sister Jenny and their dad, will be living with their stern Aunt Karen, gruff Uncle Frank, mischievous cousin Lisa, and sweet yet unsettling Grandma Ruth. As the family settles into their new life, tensions run high, and secrets start to unravel.

Sam navigates her new world with her characteristic humor and wit, but beneath her brave exterior lies a whirlwind of emotions. Jenny's frustration with their constant upheaval leads to heated arguments with Robert, while Sam tries to mediate and maintain a sense of normalcy. Amidst the chaos, their mother tries to make contact, deepening Jenny's suspicions and pushing the sisters to seek the truth.

As Sam explores the quirky town of Guthrie, she finds herself questioning her father's motives, her mother's intentions, and what it truly means to be safe. Will she uncover the secrets that have kept her family on the run, or will they be forced to flee once more?

Join Sam on her humorous, heartfelt journey of self-discovery, family, and the pursuit of a place to call home. "A Journey to Guthrie" is a young adult novel filled with adventure, witty banter, and the relatable struggles of finding one's place in the world.

Keywords: young adult, family secrets, adventure, humor, self-discovery, small town, runaway, sibling bond, coming of age, teen fictionAll Rights Reserved

comingofage familysecrets humor manipulation oklahoma self selfdiscovery siblingrivalry smalltowns teen teenfiction teenromamce youngadult

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WHEN THINGS GO SOUTH

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