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In "Encounter at Easton," runaway brothers and sisters Robert and Elizabeth arrive in the Pennsylvania town of Easton, searching for employment and escape from a harsh past. Elizabeth bears serious wounds, and Robert wrestles with fear, confusion, and the urgent need for adult guidance. As tensions rise, Robert faces a dilemma: should he place his trust in the enigmatic wild woman of the woods or in the approachable man he meets in town? The story explores themes of survival, autonomy, and the moral choices that accompany those on the run.
First publish date: October 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Avi
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