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Elyse d'Abreau's summer turns into a quest for self after a boating accident strips her of her voice. Relocating from Tobago to an Oregon coastal community, she encounters Christian Kane, a local playboy who challenges her to find her voice again and confront her fear of the sea. As Elyse navigates new friendships, community life, and the emotional toll of loss, she discovers unexpected resilience and the possibility of friendship beyond spoken words.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sarah Ockler
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