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Plagued with constant nightmares and illusions, Devika Bilanx, a typical high school student on the outside, has spent most of her life hiding her overactive imagination. Couple those nightmares with overbearing parents, countless prescribed medications, and constant moves and it’s no wonder Devika has always struggled to fit in. After convincing her parents, however, to finally let her stay in Bisbee, Arizona, for high school, it looks like Devika will get a shot at teenage normalcy.

At Happy Days Elementary, Mr. Bowles’s third-grade class starts a new pen pal program with students from Ukraine. Amaleigha corresponds with Vova, a nine-year-old boy who loves to go to school so he can learn science and how other people live. Vova and Amaleigha exchange many letters. Through their letters they become great friends as they learn about each other’s favorite food and traditions. When Russia declares war on Ukraine, Amaleigha becomes very worried about Vova, his family, and the people of Ukraine.