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In the wake of a shocking accident, Vicki’s life takes a bleak turn, as she feels abandoned and treated as an invalid. When a series of vicious pranks begin to haunt her, each echoing the memory of that fateful day, she looks toward her siblings for support and solidarity, hoping they will help her reclaim her sense of self and overcome the relentless hostility surrounding her.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: D. E. Athkins
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