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Angela May, an eighteen‑year‑old, is determined to satisfy her curiosity about her unknown father. She sets out on an emotional journey that not only deepens her understanding of herself but also forever alters her relationships with her unconventional mother and her devoted friend Tycho.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaret Mahy
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