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Ten‑year‑old Mandie is thrilled when a new girl, Sarah, moves into the old cabin on the hill. Eager to make a friend, Mandie is surprised when Sarah seems withdrawn and resistant to friendship. Determined to understand what Sarah is hiding, Mandie takes the first steps toward connecting with her new neighbor, weaving a tale of mystery, trust, and the bonds that form in adolescence.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lois Gladys Leppard
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