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Cally Louise Fisher, a fifthβgrader, falls into selective mutism after her mother dies a year earlier. Her parents and brother rarely discuss her loss, leaving her feeling alone and unheard. Through vivid visions of her mother, a quiet friendship with a homeless man, a bond with a disabled boy, and the companionship of a large dog, Cally slowly begins to open up and communicate once more.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sarah Lean
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