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Gr 10 Up—In this lyrical and romantic coming-of-age tale of friendship, rebellion, and identity, McCarry has penned a prequel to her debut, All Our Pretty Songs (St. Martin's Griffin, 2013). Teenage Maia, a gifted pianist, has lived a sheltered life under the eye of her watchful mother, while Cassie, a free-spirited runaway, exists without rules or boundaries. When the two meet, an all-consuming friendship sparks between them, as Cassie urges Maia to shed her constricted existence in favor of Cassie's mor...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This standalone prequel follows the All Our Pretty Songs protagonists' mothers as teenagers. Wealthy, sheltered piano prodigy Maia becomes fast fri...Log In or Sign Up to Read More