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Starting with Melodie

by Susan Beth Pfeffer · 1982

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Fifteen-year-old Elaine becomes involved in her best friend's problems when Melodie's famous parents decide to divorce and cannot agree on their children's custody.

Themes
friendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of thisdivorcedivorceMore like thisLess of thisteenagersteenagersMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 122 pages

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