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Delrita prefers obscurity, believing that if no one notices her, neither will her uncle Punky—a grown man whose Down syndrome gives him a childlike outlook. She loves and defends him, fiercely guarding him from mockery. When a tragedy disrupts their quiet existence, Delrita must confront the reality that love requires vulnerability. Through this experience the story reveals both joy and sorrow, showing how opening one’s heart to others can transform both self and those we care for.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: June Rae Wood
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