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After her mother is deported back to Honduras, 10‑year‑old Gaby struggles with an inattentive father and classmates’ taunts. She finds hope at the local animal shelter, where her class’s project and her love for cats give her a lighter outlook on life and the possibility of a real family.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Angela Cervantes
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