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Ellis, a fourteen‑year‑old teenager, believes her summer break will be a quiet escape from school routines. The day she meets Lilac, a ten‑year‑old child from the potato country of northern Maine, her vision of an ordinary vacation changes. Lilac, living in conditions starkly different from Ellis’s, is welcomed into the family’s home. The two children slowly discover the nuances of each other’s worlds, learning that generosity can blossom even in unexpected places. The novel follows their evolving relationship over a single summer, capturing the subtle shifts in perspective and the quiet moments that define both a new friendship and a deeper understanding of family life.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Barbara Corcoran
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