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Ten-year-old Keisha and her family's animal rescue center face more challenges involving a baby crow in a mailbox and a skunk found in the nearby community garden. Through her interactions with the animals, she learns about wildlife conservation and the importance of helping those in need. As she grows older, Keisha begins to take on more responsibilities at the rescue center, from feeding the animals to rescuing them from the community. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and resilience, and the power of friendship and love.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sue Stauffacher
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