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Name: The memory string
Author: Eve Bunting

In *The Memory String*, a girl comes to terms with the loss of her mother while wrestling with the presence of her stepmother. She finds comfort and a sense of continuity by preserving the memories of her loved one on a string of forty‑three buttons. The story follows her emotional journey as she navigates grief, family dynamics, and the challenges of growing up.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Eve Bunting

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