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Three years after a giant spaceship crashes into the small town of Sorrow Falls, Massachusetts, a government agent arrives to investigate the event. He quickly realizes that the key to understanding the vessel may lie with Annie Collins, a 16‑year‑old local girl who might hold crucial information. As tensions rise, Annie must decide whether to trust the authorities and help uncover the mystery behind the extraterrestrial craft.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gene Doucette
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