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Robbie, a determined fifth grader, tries to keep her school life trouble‑free so she can focus on her grandfather, whose Alzheimer's is progressing. With no other family nearby, she is motivated to stay close to him and support him through his memory loss, making their bond their greatest treasure.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lindsey Stoddard
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