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Martha is the only green‑eyed member of a traditionally brown‑eyed household. Convinced that she might have been adopted, she quietly chips away at her perceptions of family and identity.
Her desire for a dog becomes both solace and a test of her family’s willingness to embrace her wishes. Through everyday interactions and the quiet hope of a companion, Martha confronts the complex feelings that shape her sense of belonging.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Anne Lindbergh
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