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Tara Doucet is mourning her grandmother while her family unravels around her. Determined to honor her grandmother’s wishes, Tara and her sister Riley embark on a carefully plotted journey from Louisiana to a South Pacific island. Along the way, enchanted by butterflies, they encounter peril and hidden truths, turning their quest into a gripping mystery that tests their bond and courage.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kimberley Griffiths Little
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