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During a foot‑and‑mouth outbreak in England, a girl wrestles with worry over her family's cherished livestock. The story follows her efforts to protect her pets and navigate the challenges of farm life during a veterinary crisis.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Michael Morpurgo
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