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A modest island in 1932 lives under the shadow of illegal liquor smuggling. When a young boy learns of the terror inflicted on his community, he resolves to expose the smugglers, even as his family opposes his quest. Driven by determination and a sense of justice, he sets out to bring the perpetrators to light, challenging the status quo on his island.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Avi
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