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Name: The Secret Window
Author: Betty Ren Wright

Meg grapples with the fear that every dream she has starts manifesting in the real world. While terrified of what she cannot predict, she urgently seeks help to master her ability to see into the future. As her visions grow more vivid and demanding, Meg must navigate the fragile line between seeing and being seen, learning to trust herself and others while embracing the responsibility her gift brings.

First publish date: 1982

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Betty Ren Wright

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