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After losing her parents, seven‑year‑old Kizzy, who has lived her whole life as a Romany, faces the harsh prejudices of a small English town. Stripped of her familiar refuge, she must find a new home while confronting the rhetoric of intolerance around her. In a tender coming‑of‑age story, Kizzy's resilience and openness guide her toward a place where she is accepted and loved.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Rumer Godden
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