Monsoon summer
Mitali Perkins
Secretly in love with her best friend and business partner Steve, fifteen-year-old Jazz must spend the summer away from him when her family goes to India during that country's rainy season to help set up a clinic.
Read Time: ~4 hr
The categorical universe of Candice Phee
by Barry Jonsberg (2014)
About this book
Candice is a twelve-year-old optimist, with a literal mind, the very best of intentions, and an unwavering determination to fix all the problems of her family, friends, pets, and everyone in her life.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe categorical universe of Candice Phee Lead Character
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