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Jeannie knows nothing much will change. Her mother Daisy will pass hot checks, pick up men, and mean every word of the promises Jeannie knows won't come true. Riding cross-country to deliver a white Cadillac, Jeannie runs into a tough set of lessons, not the least of which involves dealing with Daisy and growing up -- fast.Engaging, realistically optimistic, and sometimes heartbreaking, A Halfway Decent Girl follows Jeannie's struggles with adolescence and identity. Weary and cynical, bumbling and naive, Jeannie faces an arduous year ahead. Before the trip comes to an end, she is able to see that she's a halfway decent girl after all and that maybe, just maybe, the sensible luck that has kept her alive will offer her a chance at life.