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Lynn is sixteen and fiercely protective of the vital water supply that keeps her mother and their small community alive. The arrival of new neighbors threatens the fragile balance, forcing Lynn to question how far she will go to safeguard her family’s survival. The story explores themes of self-reliance, responsibility, and the inevitable shifts that come when outsiders enter a close-knit environment.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Mindy McGinnis
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