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The shadow place

by Carol M. Tanzman (2002)

About this book

Fourteen-year-old Lissa, sworn to secrecy but worried about her lifelong friend's weird behavior and increasing hostility toward his abusive father, learns in a chat room that he intends to buy an gun.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe shadow place Lead Character

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