by Carol Riggs
To my niece, Emily (Pritchett) Beasley, who encouraged me by eagerly reading my early novels and sharing them with her friends. To my mom, Betty Hazel, for taking the time to help me proofread. To my daughter, Janelle Henderson, for her enthusiasm and thoughtful comments when I described my book to her. To my other daughter, Megan Henderson, for her advice on what teens do NOT say, so this book wouldn’t sound like it was written by an old fogey (even though it was).
Most importantly, heartfelt thanks to God, who gives meaning to my writing and my life.
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