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In a rugged Arkansas hill community, an eleven‑year‑old girl is left with her four brothers and sisters to care for after their mother’s death. Their only guardian, a cruel grandmother who resents their existence, treats the children harshly. Amid poverty and hardship, the girl must navigate the challenges of childhood and sibling responsibility while striving to maintain hope for a better future.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robbie Branscum
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