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Name: The Little Friend (The Little Friend)
Rating: 3.333333333333 (6 reviews)
Author: Donna Tartt

📘 The Little Friend (The Little Friend) by Donna Tartt

Set in small-town Mississippi, The Little Friend tells the story of a young girl whose brother was murdered years before. Haunted by the unresolved tragedy, she embarks on a relentless search to find and punish the killer. Along the way she confronts the layers of grief, the mechanics of justice, and the hidden lives of her rural community, all while navigating the complexities of adolescence and the bonds of family.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Coming of Age/Childhood Coming of Age

Authors: Donna Tartt

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