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Sussy is faced with a heartbreaking choice: protect her pet gecko, Guy, and the love they share while coping with the fallout of a devastating accident. The tension between loyalty and desperation pulls her into a confession of theft from a local pet store. As her actions blur the line between survival and wrongdoing, the story explores the depths of friendship, grief, and the lengths one will go to preserve their bond.
This realistic tale centres on the challenges of friendship, the pain of loss, and the moral dilemmas that arise when a child is caught between caring for a beloved pet and the circumstances that threaten their wellbeing.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Holly M. McGhee
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