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When fourteen‑year‑old Michael Chapman vanishes, the remaining members of his family are thrust into a profound struggle. They try to navigate the emotional and practical challenges that arise as they cope with the loss of a loved one and the absence of the family’s youngest member.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Susan Beth Pfeffer
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