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Jesse Flood, a reluctant fourteen‑year‑old, is caught in the discord of his parents’ arguments and the ache of feeling like he doesn’t belong. In the quiet setting of a small Northern Irish town, he strives to navigate growing pains, find his place, and understand who he truly is.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Malachy Doyle
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