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Mia’s trip to the quiet coastal town of Porthaven is meant to support her grandmother, but her plans take an unexpected turn when her grandfather vanishes without explanation. While searching for answers, she discovers a diary in the remains of a deserted fishing boat. Intrigued, Mia starts exchanging letters and notes with a local girl who, while polite, claims she can’t meet in person. As the correspondence unfolds, the town’s quiet facade cracks open, revealing deeper mysteries linked to the missing grandfather and the diary’s hidden truths. The story follows Mia’s growing friendship with the local girl, the clues they uncover, and the unfolding mystery that challenges both girls in a quiet coastal community.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Liz Kessler
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