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When their mother falls seriously ill, four sisters must band together, pooling their love, strength, and a hint of mysterious magic, to navigate family struggles, illness, and uncertainty. Their shared bond becomes the key to surviving the hardships of childhood and adolescence.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Corey Ann Haydu
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