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Name: Candy
Author: Robb White

📘 Candy by Robb White

Candy loves sailing, but a hurricane wrecks her boat. A mysterious man gifts her a beautiful sailboat that needs finishing touches. While working on the vessel, she meets a blind boy who assists her, and together they tackle challenges that test their determination. The story follows Candy’s growth as she navigates a road of obstacles, transforming her passion into courage and companionship.

First publish date: 1949

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Robb White

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