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Gr 9 Up—A self-sufficient young Canadian woman finds herself faced with an unexpected challenge when she discovers the diary of a mysterious peer. Jess Darling's father is susceptible to alcoholic binges, but glimpses of his love for her prove that he's at least the parent who stayed. He trusts her even though she knows that he's unreliable, making for an imbalanced relationship that forces her to be the grown-up. Amidst poverty and near-homelessness, she's strong and independent: she rides her bike to work...Log In or Sign Up to Read More