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Maggie, nearly thirteen, spends the summer with her father, his young wife, and their newborn at a rented lake cottage. While relaxing at the lake, she notices a great blue heron and feels a strong connection to the bird’s solitude. Suddenly she discovers that someone is trying to kill the heron, setting her on a quest to uncover the danger. All the while, Maggie must navigate new family conflicts that test her relationships and her sense of home.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Avi
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