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Jane and her twin brother Marcus, along with their father, have been traveling since their mother left years earlier. Their journey finally stops when they inherit a house on Coney Island. In the new setting, Jane discovers a sense of belonging and, through the house and its memories, learns more about the woman they lost. Set against the backdrop of a bustling amusement park and the everyday challenges of adolescence and family life, the story explores themes of identity, inheritance, and the bonds that tie siblings together.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Tara Altebrando
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