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In the wake of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the novel follows photographer Edith Irvine, then twenty‑two, as she documents the city’s destruction and its slow rebirth. Through the perspective of her youthful traveling companion, Daisy, readers witness the raw aftermath and the human stories of resilience and change. The narrative captures the harrowing scenes and the quiet moments of hope that defined the period, providing insight into how the disaster reshaped a city and the individuals who rebuilt it.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kristiana Gregory
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