A Week to RememberSixteen-year-old Carrie has always stood above the crowd. Partly because she is so tall and her anger gets the best of her. Carrie finally gets to go see her very ill Aunt Mia. Carrie is hoping that Aunt Mia will get a little taste of her life with her parents. Carrie wasn't sure if Aunt Mia felt the same way about her or would be concerned enough to help Carrie. Carrie always felt close to Aunt Mia and no one else. Carrie was only there for a week but the turn of events last a lifetime. Carrie discovers that there are people who care about her. |
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