The Faraway Truth

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Jul 12, 2024

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Zoe has never met her father, who was sent to prison right before she was born – so when she receives a letter from him on her twelfth birthday, it’s a huge surprise. But when Zoe investigates the crime, she starts to doubt the conviction. Is her father innocent? Or is he a liar? Either way, she’s determined to find out.
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