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During World War II, eleven‑year‑old Felicity is evacuated from London to Bottlebay, Maine, to live with her grandmother, aunt, uncle, and a reclusive boy. Together they work to decode mysterious letters that could uncover the truth about her missing parents.
Set against the backdrop of the evacuation of civilians during the war, the story blends youthful adventure with the intrigue of codes and ciphers, while exploring themes of family, identity, and resilience in a foreign land.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Phoebe Stone
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