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In "I Am an Artichoke" by Lucy Frank, fifteen-year-old Sarah takes a summer job as a mother's helper in New York City. She finds herself caught in the middle of a troubled relationship between an eccentric writer and her anorexic daughter. As Sarah tries to help, she feels increasingly in over her head.
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Set against the bright lights of New York City, this story follows a fifteen-year-old who thought she was just getting a cool summer job but quickly finds herself tangled in a mystery that's way bigger than she bargained for. Kids will root for Sarah as she navigates unexpected danger, questionable new friends, And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda challenge of doing what's right when everything around her is going wrong. If your kid likes mysteries with teen detectives like "The London Eye Mystery" or the action-packed humor of "The Genius Files," they'll be hooked. Perfect for teens ages 14-18 in grades 9-12 who want a quick, gripping read that proves sometimes the best summer jobs come with The Big Purple Wonderbookgest surprises.