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In a modern chapter of China, eleven‑year‑old Kara lives with a kind American woman in Tianjin after being abandoned as an infant. Struggling to understand why they cannot move to Montana to be with her biological father, she questions the limits of her family. Told in flowing verse, the story follows Kara’s journey of trust, self‑discovery, and the pursuit of new horizons, illustrating that love for family is limitless and the desire for belonging can inspire great change. The book explores themes of intercountry adoption, foundling experiences, and the emotional journey of growing up in a foreign land.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: A.L. Sonnichsen
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