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When Edwinaβs best friend Sally receives the news that her beloved grandmother is dying, the two girls must cope with new emotions and changing dynamics. Through caring, shared memories, and the support of family, the story explores how friendships can grow when tested by loss and change.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Alison McGhee
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