When did 13 Gifts by Wendy Mass take place?

"13 Gifts" by Wendy Mass takes place during the summer before the protagonist, Tara, begins her eighth grade. The story unfolds over the course of a few weeks as Tara navigates her new life after moving to a small town, exploring themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the significance of gifts. The timeline is essential to the character development and the unfolding of the plot's events.