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In the harsh deserts of North Africa, desert guide Issa discovers a baby girl named Mariama swept away by a sandstorm. He takes her in and raises her as his daughter. Their quiet existence is upended when a young man and his companions arrive, hoping for a guide to help them navigate the dangerous Bitter Mountains. The arrival of a mysterious stranger promises to change the lives of Issa, Mariama, and the newcomer forever.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mal Peet
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