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Tornado wrecks the quiet town of Elizabeth, Missouri, leaving Jersey Cameron, 16, to face profound loss. Sent to live with the only relatives who survived the disaster, she struggles to adapt to a new home and heal from the tragedy. The story follows Jersey’s emotional journey through grief and resilience in the wake of the storm.
The novel contains profanity.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jennifer Brown
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