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Ana is stuck in a detention centre, awaiting her future in a foreign land, while Jono's life spirals chaotically. Their paths cross in an unlikely friendship that blossoms into love. Together they must confront the physical and emotional barriers that threaten to keep them apart, exploring themes of immigration, friendship, and resilience.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Clare Atkins
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