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Fifteen-year-old Cadie's beloved bookworm father announces he has another daughter around her age who's coming to live with them. Cadie battles resentment of half-sister Elizabeth while starring in their Quaker school's Shakespeare play. This unique story about a diverse family of former commune-dwelling hippies is ultimately grounded in realistic relationships and dialogue.