​One girl. Three troubled friends. And the courage to discover what family really means.

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Seventh-grader Grace has always been the go-to friend with all the answers—until now. The long-awaited reunion between Andy and his birth mother ends in heartbreak when she mysteriously runs away after just minutes together.

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Meanwhile, Grace's world keeps spinning with even more complications: her best friend is struggling to find her place in a blended family, and her Scottish cousin arrives in Chicago, parents separated and future uncertain.

But some things can’t be fixed with heartfelt advice or a group project. With friendships tested and family bonds strained, Grace must discover if she has what it takes to help those she loves find their way—even when she's worried about the cracks in her own family.

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A heartfelt story about belonging, second chances, and the many ways we define family.

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