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In "The Sanctuary Tree," Tish, now fifteen, confronts profound changes: the loss of her beloved grandfather, the painful farewell to her sweetheart, and the joyous arrival of her niece. The novel captures the emotional complexities of a young woman grappling with family bonds, grief, and new responsibilities, while continuing the story begun in "Glory in the Flower."
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Norma Johnston
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