The Best Version of Alice

Despite the fact that Alice Jarvis has made it through almost three years of debate, she is still extremely shy. During the last tournament of her junior year at Closeville High School, her friend Sophie confronts her with her need to conquer her fears because "you might need to help a friend." Sophie's statement leaves an impression on Alice and challenges her.

Throughout the summer and fall, Alice struggles to deal with one friend who has been given a few months to live, and another who ha...