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“Hey, I wish we hung out more in high school. Why didn’t we?” “I was hiding,” Jake said thoughtfully. “Me too.” “You?” “In my own way.” Hearing that made Jake wonder if they’d all been in hiding, if he hadn’t been the only one who’d felt alone for so much of high school.”

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Carolyn Mackler
Carolyn Mackler

Carolyn Mackler, born on July 13, 1973, is an American author known for her works that revolve around the emotional and growth experiences of teenagers, which have won her a wide readership. more

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