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At school, Naomi and Clay present an ordinary, happy couple to classmates. Behind the facade, Clay’s jealousy and spiteful behavior create a tense domestic environment that Naomi tolerates. Their story explores the hidden depths of personal relationships and the painful reality that some family secrets are far darker than they seem.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Anne E. Schraff
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