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Claudia, a young babysitter eager to meet new neighbors, is thrilled to care for Joey and Nate Nicholl. But the bright smiles fade when she realizes the twins seem uneasy and wary of their father. Suspecting abuse, Claudia feels torn between protecting her charge and risking a mistake that could worsen the situation. She must decide whether to act on her intuition and seek help quickly, confronting the unsettling secrets behind the Nicholls household. This story follows Claudia’s determination to uncover the truth and keep Joey and Nate safe.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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