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Lucy is a spirited 11‑year‑old girl who loves soccer and adventure. Suddenly the town is rattled by a prowling bobcat, her close friend Mora begins to focus on someone else, and the community even discusses selling the soccer field. For Lucy, these events feel like a betrayal from everyone she trusts.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Nancy N. Rue
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