Boy in the Smoke

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Apr 21, 2024

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From the acclaimed author of Sade and her Shadow Beasts comes an award-winning novel about a boy and his dad dealing with the threat of eviction and a boy from the past who might be able to help … perfect for fans of A Kind of Spark. WINNER at the Phoenix Book Awards 2024!
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