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When Jennyβs twin brother dies in an accident, she is convinced that a part of herself has been lost forever. The novel follows Jennyβs struggle to overcome the pain, examine the complexities of her family life, and wrestle with the question of whether she can ever truly move on. Themes of sibling bond, family dysfunction, and the tender process of healing are woven into the story.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jean Little
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