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Scarlet is fiercely protective of her younger brother, Red, whose diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome makes him dependent on her for communication and support. When their mother’s unpredictable behavior results in the family being split, Scarlet learns that the children have been placed in separate foster homes. Now alone, she faces the daunting task of finding her brother and convincing the system to reunite them. With courage, resourcefulness, and an unbreakable bond between siblings, Scarlet navigates a complex world of foster care, autism, and family resilience.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gill Lewis
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