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Before he died, Melissa's father told her about stars. He told her that the brightest stars weren't always the most beautiful—that if people took the time to look at the smaller stars, if they looked with a telescope at the true essence of the star, they would find real beauty. But even though... read more

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  • Melissa: A freshman in high school, dealing with the loss of her father. The narrotor of the story.
  • Ryan: Melissa's best friend.
  • Ashley: Melissa's sister
  • Courtney Whitman: The new girl in school, friends with Melissa and Ryan.
  • Cynthia: Melissa's mother.
  • Max Healy: The 'hottest guy' in school.
  • Mrs. Connor: Melissa's english teacher.
  • Grandma Harry: Real namer Harriet, Ashley and Melissa's Grandmother. She is dealing with altimerz.
  • Paco: Courtney's dog.
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  1. Jillian Cantor (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperTeen
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Publication Date: February 9, 2010
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Page Count: 352

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