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After the sudden death of their parents, sisters Marnie and Nelly are forced to take care of themselves in the cramped Hazelhurst housing estate in Glasgow. Determined to keep their loss hidden, they navigate the challenges of growing up as orphans. As the neighbors become increasingly curious, the sisters must defend their privacy while grappling with the emotional coming‑of‑age that follows such profound loss.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Lisa O'Donnell
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