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4-6Orca Currents series.
Frustrated with home and school life, Kaz impulsively steals an old woman's purse. The purse holds a little money and an old watch, the unfolding history of which makes Kaz realize the scope of his actions. The plot relies too much on coincidence to be convincing, but the book makes a strong point about the unintended consequences of a single thoughtless act.