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338 pp.
| Candlewick |
April, 2011 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7636-42501$16.99
(3)
YA
After her father's death, sixteen-year-old Iris goes to live in North Carolina with her mean-spirited, abusive aunt and violent cousins. When Iris, an animal lover, sets the farm goats free, her relationship with Aunt Sue comes to a violent head. Endearing characters and poignant themes populate the story, as Iris comes to terms with her loss and her passion.