Lily: The Year I Turned Sixteen

By Diane Schwemm

Lily has always felt that she doesn’t measure up to her three older sisters, Rose, Daisy, and Laurel. Each has a special talent, except Lily. But lately, Lily has discovered a way to make people—even the boy she likes—notice her. Can anything be more difficult than being herself?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon Pulse
• Release date: Jul 16, 2013
• ISBN: 9781442498761

Diane Schwemm

Diane Schwemm is the author of The Year I Turned Sixteen, as well as the Silver Beach series.

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