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Candace has always felt out of place, struggling with identity and the sense that something about her family is missing. She discovers that her parents have concealed the truth about her origins, magnifying feelings of alienation and doubt about her place as an adopted child.
The revelation shatters her trust in those closest to her, prompting a desperate run away. In the arms of a mysterious stranger, Candace seeks refuge and a new perspective on the family bonds she thought she knew. The story follows her emotional journey as she confronts secrets, learns about her lineage, and ultimately reassesses her identity and relationships.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Christine Conradt
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