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When his mother is jailed in Los Angeles, eleven‑year‑old Tony is sent to live with his forest ranger great‑uncle in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. There, surrounded by nature, Tony experiences unconditional love for the first time through his friendship with a rescue dog.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margarita Engle
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