36 Pearl Street

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Joey Kaminski has attended nine different high schools, each with its own mascot, and now she finds herself moving to 36 Pearl Street in New Haven, Connecticut, just before her senior year. Her mom, a chronic dater, is on boyfriend #10, and Joey knows the pattern all too well. This time, however, she’s determined not to move again. She forms an unexpected friendship with Pani Mazurek, her feisty Polish grandmother neighbor, who becomes a source of support. Joey also develops feelings for Pani's curly-haired grandson, which complicates her resolve to stay put. Alongside them is Lauren, a rebellious cheerleader with a penchant for trouble, who completes their trio. Their bond strengthens, though Lauren’s frequent grounding often disrupts their plans. Joey realizes that a single moment, marked by a new address, can transform her life. As she prepares for her first day at a new school, she senses it will be different from her past experiences. However, a sudden accident threatens everything she has come to know about herself and her newfound community. The story explores the unique relationship between a seventeen-year-old girl with an emotionally unstable mother and an 80-year-old World War II survivor, highlighting how each helps the other navigate their challenges.