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Blow Out the Moon recounts Libby Koponen’s childhood transitions between the United States and London, offering a personal, reflective look at the experience of moving homes and adapting to life at an English boarding school. The narrative provides insight into her adaptation to new cultures, schooling, and family dynamics during this formative period.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Libby Koponen
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