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Author: David Stahler

📘 A gathering of shades by David Stahler

When Aidan and his mother relocate to a secluded Vermont farm following his father's death, he must grapple with the realities of family and loss. Amid the rustic farm life and the quiet rhythm of the orchard, he learns that ghosts still roam, inspired by his grandmother’s tales. The story intertwines themes of grief, moving and rural traditions, offering a gentle exploration of how the past shapes a young boy’s present.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: David Stahler

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