Safe in the Chaos•Lip Gallagher•
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Last published Fri, Apr 3, 2026
On the South Side, chaos is everywhere-but Andi Cross has one safe place: beside her best friend, Lip Gallagher.
Life on the South Side isn't easy, but Andi Cross has a secret safe place-the Gallagher house. Between after-school shifts, icy streets, and her chaotic home life, her best friend Lip Gallagher is the one person who keeps her grounded. Smart, clumsy, and streetwise, Andi navigates trouble, art, and stolen moments of comfort-while discovering that sometimes the safest place is right beside someone you trust.
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