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In 1977, twelve‑year‑old Lane lives with her family on an army base in the politically tense Panama Canal Zone. When a fatal car crash shatters her world, she must navigate the sudden loss of a loved one and confront the complex emotions that follow. Set against the backdrop of military life and national tension, the novel explores themes of family, loss, and resilience.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Adele Griffin
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