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Fifteen‑year‑old Jenn McDaniel’s peaceful existence on Whidbey Island takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of a researcher studying a mysterious black seal. As Jenn navigates the newcomer’s presence, her bonds with both old and new friends become strained and altered, bringing her deeper into the complex social web of island life.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Elizabeth George
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