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Name: Life without Nico
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Andrea Maturana

Maia and Nico share everything, becoming inseparable friends. When Nico’s family relocates far away, Maia feels a sudden void in her life—an emptiness she believes will never be filled. The story follows Maia’s journey through feelings of loss and separation anxiety as she grapples with growing up and learning to find new ways to fill her world.

First publish date: 2016

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Andrea Maturana

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