Firefly Summer

 

The Firefly Summer


By Morgan Matson

Ryanna hasn’t seen her mother’s parents in years, so she is surprised to get an invitation to spend the summer with them.   After reluctantly accepting, she discovers she has a huge, quirky family she has never met! A heartwarming story about family and self-discovery.

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