the girl who knew tomorrow

Angie Scofield has always known that she has ESP. After her adored father deserts their family, her mother and her mom's new boyfriend, Jeff, see Angie's talent as a way of lifting the family out of near-poverty. Angie's grandmother is violently opposed to Angie's gift being exploited, and Angie herself is uncertain, but in the end, Angie's mother and boyfriend win out.Angie begins a show business career as a psychic. She travels around the country and appears on talk shows. She meets many celebrities, from an Academy Award- winning actress to the Vice-President. Her income enables the family to move into one luxury apartment after another.However, by the time she reaches the age of fifteen, Angie begins to tire of her career and would like to lead a more conventional life. One night, she sneaks out to a bowling alley, and meets a nice boy, Sam. She spends an evening with him and his friends, and discovers what it's like to be a normal teenager. Now Angie decides she's ready to leave her career. But can she convince her family that this is the right thing to do?I read this story many years ago, but it still holds up well. Angie's show business career is initially fascinating; but I can see how the pace would be too much after awhile. Recommended.