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    Keeper
    Keeper
    Keeper
    Ebook32 pages31 minutes

    Keeper

    By Bonnie Garety

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    An orphan ten year old boy comes to live with his bitter aunt. He befriends a young girl his age and, despite his aunt's objection, a stray dog. Beach caves, pirate gold, and a vicious thief add up to lots of adventure.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBonnie Garety
    Release dateMar 31, 2014
    ISBN9781311510525
    Keeper
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    Bonnie Garety

    Bonnie Garety is a prolific writer and English as a Second Language teacher. For many years she had a humor column in her local newspaper. She especially enjoys writing for young teens. An avid nature lover, she met her husband in Yosemite National Park. She lives in Northern California.

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