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The Haven, a seemingly innocent communal settlement tucked in the Montana mountains, masks a darker reality. After Mailee’s best friend Cara announces she will remain there forever, Mailee faces a difficult choice: will she pursue a rescue or accept the new life they have chosen? The story follows her journey, exploring friendship, freedom, and the complexities of communal living.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kaitlin Ward
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