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Secret Summer

Appraiser Rachel (Lindsey Shaw) receives the news that her top-notch client wants to buy out a small town's beloved library to build a resort and spa on the land. Rachel is completely against the idea of leaving NYC but loses the argument to her boss, so Rachel packs her bags and flies out to California. During her first visit to the library she runs into writer Jake (Derek Theler), who is researching the tale of Captain Black Bart's hidden treasures for his next novel. With hopes of saving the library, Mrs. Archer (Rachel Ticotin), the librarian, pushes Jake to show Rachel what the library means to the town. Jake's already got a lot on his plate with his research and taking care of his niece Hailey (Chiara Aurelia) and nephew Noah (Max Page) for the summer but he agrees to help. As Rachel learns what the library means to the community, she must find a way to save it before it's too late.

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Cast & Crew See All

Lindsey Shaw
Rachel
Derek Theler
Jake
Emily Rose
Janice

Awards

  • 2016 - Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie or Special - Young Actress - nominated
  • 2017 - Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie - Teen Actress - winner

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