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The story centers on two teenage girls who bridge the gap between a lonely, affluent widow and an eight‑year‑old child. The child’s resemblance to the widow’s deceased daughter sparks an unexpected bond, leading the girls to promote understanding and companionship between the two unlikely friends.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Carol Beach York
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