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Lucy Hart has spent her childhood in the shadows of neglect, finding refuge in the imaginative world of Jack Masterson’s Clock Island series. Now a 26‑year‑old teacher’s aide, she loves sharing books with her students, especially seven‑year‑old orphan Christopher Lamb, for whom she dreams of a family.
When Masterson announces a contest on his real Clock Island to claim the only copy of his latest book, Lucy is one of four finalists. To win, she must outwit passionate book collectors, clever competitors, and navigate tension with the handsome, grumpy illustrator Hugo Reese. As Masterson’s final twist looms, Lucy’s desire to win the precious book becomes a last hope to transform her and Christopher’s future.
First publish date: 2023
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Meg Shaffer
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